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Himuka is an alternative, even older reading of Hyūga.

A cursory glance through the DB suggests using the ancient ひむか reading for 日向 might be a first, as there are plenty of shikona with Hyūga, Hiuga and Hinata in them, but no Himuka. Nor are there any with the alternative spelling 譬武伽, for completeness’ sake.

Myself and Iwadanuki are in as ever. Thanks.

Taihō era

Around 13,000 people in the country named 五島 according to this site, albeit there are 3 different readings for it.

Already a thread for this

The engravings are inconsistent; some include the prefecture suffix, others don’t. For example Takanosato’s has Aomori, but Wakanohana II’s has Aomori-ken. Whoops I also notice that shusshin are marked with the historical province e.g. Hizen for Sadanoyama, up until Tamanoumi, whose engraving is the first to include the -ken Pointless observations, but I’m making them anyway…

In please for myself and Iwadanuki.

Hoshoryu's biopic "Ashiyubi Monogatari" coming soon to a Toho cinema near you...

Former much-lauded amazumō prospect Hidetora Hanada, who transferred from Nittaidai to Colorado State to pursue an American football career in 2022, has announced he is signing with WWE on an NIL (next in line) contract: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFmtdxxpmWy/ From what I gather of these contracts, this doesn't mean he'll be learning to take back bumps and cut his forehead open safely right now, but that he'll continue at Colorado State with the option to join WWE's training facility once he's graduated.

You get 4 tickets.

Iwadanuki and I are in. Thanks for the reminder.

I just realised that a side effect of this whole debacle is that Ochil may finally be able to make his pro debut. How many years has he been staying at Isegahama in an unofficial capacity now?

Asakayama has no foreigners, so they could take Seihakuhō, or would that be Kaihakuhō, no wait, Kaisei? No…

Becker’s nevus

Looks like he's had that facial hair removal surgery you see advertised on every subway train in the cities, either that or a very sharp razor blade

It took Makimoto just over 10 years to establish himself in sekitorihood following a brief stint in 1965, then following his final demotion from jūryō, he stuck around for a further decade in the lower ranks, therefore witnessing the yokozuna promotions of both Taihō and Chiyonofuji during his active career. Makimoto was viewed as so much of a prospect during his high school days that ex-Kagamisato would routinely travel down to Kumamoto by plane to visit him, eventually coercing the young wrestler to join Tokitsukaze stable. However, following Futabayama’s passing and the ensuing battle over who would inherit the stable, Makimoto opted not to follow the man who brought him into ōzumō to the newly-established Tatsutagawa stable, instead remaining at Tokitsukaze until retirement.

Maybe it’s read Chie? Edit: Nope, just read the Nikkan article. Anyway, Orito is a very Ishikawa-rashii name, according to myoji-yurai.net - probably coming from the town of Orito right at the end of the Noto peninsula. A very suitable lady for Kagayaki indeed.

Also Ryūkōzan in February 1990 following his makuuchi debut

What the fuck???

相変わらず、Iwadanuki and I are in

This sounds like the same recording they play in the kokugikan

Hmm… how long until the next basho, again?

A couple of given names for foreign rikishi to add. If I spot any more I'll append to this post. Ikazuchidō - 根利 (ねり, Neri) Gōseizan - 穣 (みのる, Minoru) General errata... Kotokonno's real surname on his English profile is listed as Kotokonno - should just be Konno