Who is the Rikishi?

[Bishonohana]

Hello Sumo fans! Since all my friends know that I'm a sumo fan, when they have an opportunity to go to Japan and see any rikishi, they send me pictures. On one occasion, this picture was sent to me recently. I see that the yukata says Homasho, but can anyone identify him? I went to the Shikoroyama Beya web site, but didn't see anyone that looked like this. I know that someone here will help me out to identify him. Thank you in advance!

[Kintamayama]

My rikishi recognition skills are known world wide to be a tad better than Stevie Wonder's , but it looks like Kasuganishiki to me. Upon reflection it isn't, but the station is Ryogoku..

Or Kaihou.

Edited May 4, 2007 by Kintamayama

[Bealzbob]

For comparison's sake, Kasuganishiki & Kaiho are pictured below. It does look kinda like Kaiho.

[Kintamayama]

It does look kinda like Kaiho.

One of these days I'll get it right.

[Bishonohana]

I'm positive it's not either one of them.... (Laughing...) I would have recognized the rikishi if it was some one in makuuchi or juryo, I think. Anyone else??

[ilovesumo]

I'd say Murayoshi from Hanaregoma Beya.

[Bishonohana]

Wahhhh... I can't find a picture of Murayoshi to try and confirm!! :'-(

[ilovesumo]

When I hear the Yobidashi cry out his name, I'll take a pic and we'll find out. (If he's not retired, you never know,) I found him in last years Rikishi directory.

[Bishonohana]

Thank you!! That would be perfect! I've been searching on the web on various sites, and found him, but can't seem to find a picture of him.... I know he was Sandanme last year that I've found, so far.

[aderechelsea]

it is indeed Murayoshi.

[Bishonohana]

Thank you, Aderechelsea-san!!! (In jonokuchi...) "ilovesumo" got it right and you provided a picture for proof!! I knew one of you would come through!!! (Shaking head...) You guys are awesome!!! (Punk rocker...) BTW: Where did you find this picture? (Clapping wildly...) Is there a secret site?? ;-)

[Info-Sumo]

BTW: Where did you find this picture? (Clapping wildly...) Is there a secret site?? (In jonokuchi...)

Only secret japanese magazine that give photographs of all active rikishi and staff of each heya. (Shaking head...)

[aderechelsea]

this one ...

[ilovesumo]

Right, this one. But I used the one year elder oneand searched for those eyebrows (In a state of confusion...)

[Bishonohana]

Thanks, Verena for offering to take the picture! (Hugging...) We got it resolved. I want that secret book!! ;-) Where can I find it? ((((Nishi-san)))) is it on your E-bay? :-)

[ilovesumo]

Here the promised fotos. I am sure it was Murayoshi. (Another year older...)

[Bishonohana]

Verena!! (Hugging...) You are awesome!!! (In a state of confusion...) Thank you, thank you!!! (Clapping wildly...)