This is a list of wrestlers who have won the top division

Makuuchi

or is the top division of professional sumo. Its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers , ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments....

 championship

Yusho

A Yūshō is a tournament championship in sumo. It is awarded in each of the six annual honbasho or official tournaments, to the wrestler who wins the most number of bouts. Yūshō are awarded in all six professional sumo divisions...

 since 1909, when the current championship system was established. These official tournaments

Honbasho

A is an official professional sumo tournament. There are six held each year, a system established in 1958. Only honbasho results matter in determining promotion and relegation for rikishi ....

 are held exclusively in Japan.

1958 to present

The first table below lists the champions since the six tournament system instituted in 1958. The championship is determined by the wrestler with the highest win-loss score after fifteen bouts, held at a rate of one per day over the duration of the 15 day tournament. In the event of a tie a play-off is held between the wrestlers concerned.

Names in bold mark an undefeated victory (a zenshō-yūshō). Figures in brackets mark the number of championships earned by the wrestler up to that point.

	January	March	May	July	September	November
year in sumo	Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan , also known as Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Ryōgoku neighborhood of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. It is the third building built in Tokyo associated with the name kokugikan. The current building was opened in 1985 and has a...	Osaka	Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan , also known as Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Ryōgoku neighborhood of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. It is the third building built in Tokyo associated with the name kokugikan. The current building was opened in 1985 and has a...	Nagoya Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium The is an all purpose gymnasium in Aichi, Japan, built in 1964. Located on the site of the secondary enclosure of Nagoya Castle, it is host to numerous concerts and events...	Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan , also known as Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Ryōgoku neighborhood of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. It is the third building built in Tokyo associated with the name kokugikan. The current building was opened in 1985 and has a...	Kyushu
2011 2011 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 13 March – 27 March *Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 May – 22 May...	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (18)	no tournament	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (19)	Harumafuji (2)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (20)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (21)
2010 2010 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 10 January – 24 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 14 March – 28 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 May – 23 May...	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (25)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (13)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (14)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (15)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (16)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (17)
2009 2009 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 January - 25 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 15 March - 29 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 10 May - 24 May...	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (23)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (10)	Harumafuji (1)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (11)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (24)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (12)
2008 2008 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 January - 27 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 9 March - 23 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May - 25 May...	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (6)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (22)	Kotooshu (1)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (7)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (8)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (9)
2007 2007 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 7 - 21 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 11 - 25 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 - 27 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 8 - 22 July...	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (20)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (2)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,... (3)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (21)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (4)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (5)
2006 2006 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 - 22 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 12 - 26 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 10 - 27 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 9 - 23 July...	Tochiazuma Tochiazuma Daisuke Tochiazuma Daisuke is a retired sumo wrestler. He began his professional career in 1994, reaching the top division just two years later after winning a tournament championship in each of the lower divisions...  (3)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (16)	Hakuho Hakuho Sho is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. On May 30, 2007 at the age of 22 he became the second native of Mongolia, and the fourth non-Japanese overall, to be promoted to the highest rank in sumo,...  (1)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (17)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (18)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official... (19)
2005 2005 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 - 23 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 13 - 27 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 - 22 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 10 - 24 July...	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official... (10)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (11)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official... (12)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (13)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (14)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (15)
2004 2004 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 - 25 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 14 - 28 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 - 23 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 4 -18 July...	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official... (5)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official... (6)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (7)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (8)	Kaio Kaio Hiroyuki Kaiō Hiroyuki is a former professional sumo wrestler from Nōgata, Fukuoka, Japan.He made his debut in 1988, reaching the top makuuchi division in 1993. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for eleven years from 2000 to 2011, and is the longest-serving ozeki of all time in terms of...  (5)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (9)
2003 2003 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 - 26 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 9 - 23 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 - 25 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 6 - 20 July...	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (2)	Chiyotaikai Chiyotaikai Ryuji Chiyotaikai Ryūji , is a Japanese former sumo wrestler. He made his professional debut in 1992 and reached the top makuuchi division in 1997. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for 65 consecutive tournaments from 1999 until 2009, making him the longest serving ōzeki in the modern...  (3)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (3)	Kaio Kaio Hiroyuki Kaiō Hiroyuki is a former professional sumo wrestler from Nōgata, Fukuoka, Japan.He made his debut in 1988, reaching the top makuuchi division in 1993. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for eleven years from 2000 to 2011, and is the longest-serving ozeki of all time in terms of...  (4)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (4)	Tochiazuma Tochiazuma Daisuke Tochiazuma Daisuke is a retired sumo wrestler. He began his professional career in 1994, reaching the top division just two years later after winning a tournament championship in each of the lower divisions...  (2)
2002 2002 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 January - 27 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 10 March - 24 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 May - 26 May...	Tochiazuma Tochiazuma Daisuke Tochiazuma Daisuke is a retired sumo wrestler. He began his professional career in 1994, reaching the top division just two years later after winning a tournament championship in each of the lower divisions...  (1)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (10)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (11)	Chiyotaikai Chiyotaikai Ryuji Chiyotaikai Ryūji , is a Japanese former sumo wrestler. He made his professional debut in 1992 and reached the top makuuchi division in 1997. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for 65 consecutive tournaments from 1999 until 2009, making him the longest serving ōzeki in the modern...  (2)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (12)	Asashoryu Asashōryū Akinori is a former sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan and became the first Mongol to reach sumo's highest rank in January 2003. He was one of the most successful yokozuna ever. In 2005 he became the first man to win all six official...  (1)
2001 2001 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 7 January - 21 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 11 March - 25 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 May - 27 May...	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (21)	Kaio Kaio Hiroyuki Kaiō Hiroyuki is a former professional sumo wrestler from Nōgata, Fukuoka, Japan.He made his debut in 1988, reaching the top makuuchi division in 1993. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for eleven years from 2000 to 2011, and is the longest-serving ozeki of all time in terms of...  (2)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (22)	Kaio Kaio Hiroyuki Kaiō Hiroyuki is a former professional sumo wrestler from Nōgata, Fukuoka, Japan.He made his debut in 1988, reaching the top makuuchi division in 1993. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for eleven years from 2000 to 2011, and is the longest-serving ozeki of all time in terms of...  (3)	Kotomitsuki Kotomitsuki Keiji Kotomitsuki Keiji is a former sumo wrestler from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1999. He reached the top makuuchi division in November 2000 and won one yusho or tournament championship, in September 2001...  (1)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (9)
2000 2000 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January - 23 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 12 March - 26 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 7 May - 21 May...	Musoyama Musoyama Masashi Musōyama Masashi is a former sumo wrestler from Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in January 1993, and he won promotion to the top makuuchi division in just four tournaments...  (1)	Takatoriki Takatoriki Tadashige Takatōriki Tadashige is a former sumo wrestler from Kobe, Japan. He made his professional debut in 1983, reaching the top division in 1990...  (1)	Kaio Kaio Hiroyuki Kaiō Hiroyuki is a former professional sumo wrestler from Nōgata, Fukuoka, Japan.He made his debut in 1988, reaching the top makuuchi division in 1993. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for eleven years from 2000 to 2011, and is the longest-serving ozeki of all time in terms of...  (1)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (10)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (8)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (11)
1999 1999 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 10 January - 24 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 14 March - 28 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 May - 23 May...	Chiyotaikai Chiyotaikai Ryuji Chiyotaikai Ryūji , is a Japanese former sumo wrestler. He made his professional debut in 1992 and reached the top makuuchi division in 1997. He held the second highest rank of ōzeki or champion for 65 consecutive tournaments from 1999 until 2009, making him the longest serving ōzeki in the modern...  (1)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (4)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (5)	Dejima Dejima Takeharu Dejima Takeharu is a former sumo wrestler from Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. A former amateur champion, he made his professional debut in 1996, reaching the top makuuchi division the following year...  (1)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (6)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (7)
1998 1998 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, January 11 - January 25*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, March 8 - March 22*Natsu basho, Tokyo, May 10 - May 24*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, July 5 - July 19...	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (3)	Wakanohana III Wakanohana Masaru is a former sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. As an active wrestler he was known as Wakanohana III Masaru , and his rise through the ranks alongside his younger brother Takanohana Koji saw a boom in sumo's popularity in the early 1990s...  (4)	Wakanohana III Wakanohana Masaru is a former sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. As an active wrestler he was known as Wakanohana III Masaru , and his rise through the ranks alongside his younger brother Takanohana Koji saw a boom in sumo's popularity in the early 1990s...  (5)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (19)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (20)	Kotonishiki (2)
1997 1997 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 January - 26 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 9 March - 23 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May - 25 May...	Wakanohana III Wakanohana Masaru is a former sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. As an active wrestler he was known as Wakanohana III Masaru , and his rise through the ranks alongside his younger brother Takanohana Koji saw a boom in sumo's popularity in the early 1990s...  (3)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (16)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (9)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (17)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (18)	Takanonami Takanonami Sadahiro Takanonami Sadahiro is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He held sumo's second highest rank of ōzeki from 1994 until 2000 and won two tournament titles...  (2)
1996 1996 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 7 January - 21 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 10 March - 24 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 May - 26 May...	Takanonami Takanonami Sadahiro Takanonami Sadahiro is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He held sumo's second highest rank of ōzeki from 1994 until 2000 and won two tournament titles...  (1)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (12)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (13)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (14)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever... (15)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable...  (2)
1995 1995 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 - 22 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 12 - 26 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 7 - 21 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 2 - 16 July...	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (8)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (8)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (9)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (10)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever... (11)	Wakanohana III Wakanohana Masaru is a former sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. As an active wrestler he was known as Wakanohana III Masaru , and his rise through the ranks alongside his younger brother Takanohana Koji saw a boom in sumo's popularity in the early 1990s...  (2)
1994 1994 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 - 23 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 13 - 27 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 - 22 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 3 - 17 July...	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (4)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (7)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (5)	Musashimaru Musashimaru Kōyō , is a former sumo wrestler. He was the second foreign-born wrestler in history to reach the rank of yokozuna. He won over 700 top division bouts and took twelve top division tournament championships during his career. Musashimaru's sheer bulk combined with of height made him a formidable... (1)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever... (6)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever... (7)
1993	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (3)	Wakahanada* Wakanohana Masaru is a former sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. As an active wrestler he was known as Wakanohana III Masaru , and his rise through the ranks alongside his younger brother Takanohana Koji saw a boom in sumo's popularity in the early 1990s...  (1)	Takanohana II Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever...  (3)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (4)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (5)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (6)
1992	Takahanada Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever... * (1)	Konishiki Konishiki Yasokichi ----, is a Hawaiian-born Japanese–Samoan former sumo wrestler. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach ozeki, the second highest rank in the sport...  (3)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (1)	Mitoizumi (1)	Takahanada Takanohana Koji is a former sumo wrestler from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the fifth highest total ever... * (2)	Akebono Akebono Taro is a retired American born-Japanese sumo wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990...  (2)
1991	Kirishima Kirishima Kazuhiro Kirishima Kazuhiro is a former sumo wrestler from Makizono, Kagoshima, Japan, who held the second highest rank of ōzeki from 1990 to 1992 and won one top division tournament championship...  (1)	Hokutoumi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. He is the sport's 61st Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable.-Early life:...  (8)	Asahifuji Asahifuji Seiya is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He joined professional sumo in 1981, reaching the top makuuchi division just two years later. He reached the second highest rank of ozeki in 1987 and became the 63rd Yokozuna in the history of the sport in 1990 at the age of 30...  (4)	Kotofuji Kotofuji Takaya is a former sumo wrestler from Chiba City, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. In 1991 he won a top division yusho or tournament championship from the maegashira ranks.-Career:...  (1)	Kotonishiki (1)	Konishiki Konishiki Yasokichi ----, is a Hawaiian-born Japanese–Samoan former sumo wrestler. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach ozeki, the second highest rank in the sport...  (2)
1990	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (30)	Hokutoumi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. He is the sport's 61st Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable.-Early life:...  (6)	Asahifuji Asahifuji Seiya is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He joined professional sumo in 1981, reaching the top makuuchi division just two years later. He reached the second highest rank of ozeki in 1987 and became the 63rd Yokozuna in the history of the sport in 1990 at the age of 30...  (2)	Asahifuji Asahifuji Seiya is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He joined professional sumo in 1981, reaching the top makuuchi division just two years later. He reached the second highest rank of ozeki in 1987 and became the 63rd Yokozuna in the history of the sport in 1990 at the age of 30...  (3)	Hokutoumi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. He is the sport's 61st Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable.-Early life:...  (7)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (31)
1989	Hokutoumi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. He is the sport's 61st Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable.-Early life:...  (4)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (27)	Hokutoumi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. He is the sport's 61st Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable.-Early life:...  (5)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (28)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable.... (29)	Konishiki Konishiki Yasokichi ----, is a Hawaiian-born Japanese–Samoan former sumo wrestler. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach ozeki, the second highest rank in the sport...  (1)
1988	Asahifuji Asahifuji Seiya is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He joined professional sumo in 1981, reaching the top makuuchi division just two years later. He reached the second highest rank of ozeki in 1987 and became the 63rd Yokozuna in the history of the sport in 1990 at the age of 30...  (1)	Onokuni Onokuni Yasushi Ōnokuni Yasushi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. Making his professional debut in 1978, he reached the top division in 1983. In 1987 he won his first yusho or tournament championship with a perfect score and became the sport's 62nd yokozuna...  (2)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (23)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable.... (24)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable.... (25)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (26)
1987 1987 in sumo -Tournaments:*Hatsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 – 25 January*Haru basho, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 8 – 22 March*Natsu basho, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 10 – 24 May*Nagoya basho, Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, 5 – 19 July...	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (20)	Hokutoumi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. He is the sport's 61st Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable.-Early life:...  (2)	Onokuni Onokuni Yasushi Ōnokuni Yasushi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. Making his professional debut in 1978, he reached the top division in 1983. In 1987 he won his first yusho or tournament championship with a perfect score and became the sport's 62nd yokozuna... (1)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (21)	Hokutoumi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. He is the sport's 61st Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable.-Early life:...  (3)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable.... (22)
1986	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (15)	Hoshi* (1)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (16)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (17)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (18)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (19)
1985	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable.... (11)	Asashio IV Asashio Taro IV Asashio Tarō IV is a former sumo wrestler from Muroto, Kochi, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki...  (1)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (12)	Hokutenyu (2)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable.... (13)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (14)
1984	Takanosato Takanosato Toshihide Takanosato Toshihide was a sumo wrestler from Namioka, Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 59th Yokozuna from 1983 to 1986 and won four top division tournament championships...  (4)	Wakashimazu Wakashimazu Mutsuo Wakashimazu Mutsuo is a former sumo wrestler from Nakatane, Kagoshima, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. He won two top division yusho or tournament championships. He retired in 1987 and is now the head coach of Matsugane stable.-Career:Wakashimazu wrestled for Futagoyama stable, joining in March...  (1)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63... (24)	Wakashimazu Wakashimazu Mutsuo Wakashimazu Mutsuo is a former sumo wrestler from Nakatane, Kagoshima, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. He won two top division yusho or tournament championships. He retired in 1987 and is now the head coach of Matsugane stable.-Career:Wakashimazu wrestled for Futagoyama stable, joining in March... (2)	Tagaryū Tagaryu Shoji Tagaryū Shōji is a former sumo wrestler from Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The highest rank he reached was sekiwake. In 1984 he won a top division yusho or tournament championship from the maegashira ranking...  (1)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (10)
1983	Kotokaze Kotokaze Koki Kotokaze Kōki is a former sumo wrestler from Tsu, Mie, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki.-Career:Scouted by the 53rd Yokozuna Kotozakura, he joined Sadogatake stable in July 1971...  (2)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable.... (8)	Hokutenyu (1)	Takanosato Takanosato Toshihide Takanosato Toshihide was a sumo wrestler from Namioka, Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 59th Yokozuna from 1983 to 1986 and won four top division tournament championships...  (2)	Takanosato Takanosato Toshihide Takanosato Toshihide was a sumo wrestler from Namioka, Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 59th Yokozuna from 1983 to 1986 and won four top division tournament championships... (3)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (9)
1982	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (23)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (4)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (5)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (6)	Takanosato Takanosato Toshihide Takanosato Toshihide was a sumo wrestler from Namioka, Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 59th Yokozuna from 1983 to 1986 and won four top division tournament championships... (1)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (7)
1981	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (1)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (21)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (22)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (2)	Kotokaze Kotokaze Koki Kotokaze Kōki is a former sumo wrestler from Tsu, Mie, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki.-Career:Scouted by the 53rd Yokozuna Kotozakura, he joined Sadogatake stable in July 1971...  (1)	Chiyonofuji Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....  (3)
1980	Mienoumi Mienoumi Tsuyoshi (born February 4, 1948 as is a former champion sumo wrestler, the 57th yokozuna of the sport. He is the founder of Musashigawa stable and a former chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was born in Matsusaka, Mie prefecture, Japan.- Career :... (3)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (18)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (19)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63... (20)	Wakanohana II (4)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (14)
1979	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (15)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63... (16)	Wakanohana II (3)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (13)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (17)	Mienoumi Mienoumi Tsuyoshi (born February 4, 1948 as is a former champion sumo wrestler, the 57th yokozuna of the sport. He is the founder of Musashigawa stable and a former chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was born in Matsusaka, Mie prefecture, Japan.- Career :...  (2)
1978	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63... (10)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (11)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (12)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63... (13)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (14)	Wakanohana II (2)
1977	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (10)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63... (8)	Wakamisugi II* Wakanohana Kanji II Wakanohana Kanji II is a former sumo wrestler from Ōwani, Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 56th Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Magaki stable.-Early career:...  (1)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981.... (11)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63... (9)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (12)
1976	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (5)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (8)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (6)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (9)	Kaiketsu Kaiketsu Masateru Kaiketsu Masateru is a former sumo wrestler, who reached the second highest rank of ōzeki on two separate occasions. He also won two top division tournament championships...  (2)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (7)
1975	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (3)	Takanohana I Takanohana Kenshi Takanohana Kenshi 貴ノ花健士 was a sumo wrestler from Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki, which he held for fifty tournaments. As an active rikishi he was extremely popular and was nicknamed the "prince of sumo" due to his good looks and relatively slim build...  (1)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (4)	Kongō Kongo Masahiro Kongō Masahiro is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. He is now a sumo coach and head of the Nishonoseki stable.-Career:...  (1)	Takanohana I Takanohana Kenshi Takanohana Kenshi 貴ノ花健士 was a sumo wrestler from Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki, which he held for fifty tournaments. As an active rikishi he was extremely popular and was nicknamed the "prince of sumo" due to his good looks and relatively slim build...  (2)	Mienoumi Mienoumi Tsuyoshi (born February 4, 1948 as is a former champion sumo wrestler, the 57th yokozuna of the sport. He is the founder of Musashigawa stable and a former chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was born in Matsusaka, Mie prefecture, Japan.- Career :...  (1)
1974	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (1)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (5)	Kitanoumi Kitanoumi Toshimitsu Kitanoumi Toshimitsu is a former sumo wrestler and former Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. He was the dominant yokozuna in sumo during the 1970s. Toshimitsu was promoted to yokozuna at age 21, becoming the youngest ever to achieve sumo's top rank, and he remained a yokozuna for a record 63...  (2)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (6)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (7)	Kaiketsu Kaiketsu Masateru Kaiketsu Masateru is a former sumo wrestler, who reached the second highest rank of ōzeki on two separate occasions. He also won two top division tournament championships...  (1)
1973	Kotozakura Kotozakura Masakatsu Kotozakura Masakatsu was a former sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 53rd Yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963...  (4)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:...  (10)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981.... (2)	Kotozakura Kotozakura Masakatsu Kotozakura Masakatsu was a former sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 53rd Yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963...  (5)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981.... (3)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (4)
1972	Tochiazuma Tochiazuma Tomoyori Tochiazuma Tomoyori is a former sumo wrestler from Sōma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake, which he held for one tournament in 1970. He won the top division championship in January 1972. After retirement he worked as a coach at his stable, Kasugano, until 1990 when he...  (1)	Hasegawa Hasegawa Katsutoshi Hasegawa Katsutoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Sorachi, Hokkaidō, Japan. He began his professional career in 1960, reaching the top division in 1965. He won eight special prizes for his achievements in tournaments and earned nine gold stars for defeating yokozuna. He won a tournament...  (1)	Wajima Wajima Hiroshi is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan. He was sumo's 54th Yokozuna. He won a total of 14 tournament championships or yusho during his career and retired in March 1981....  (1)	Takamiyama Takamiyama Daigoro Takamiyama Daigorō 高見山大五郎 is a former sumo wrestler, the first foreign born rikishi to win the top division championship . His highest rank was sekiwake...  II (1)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:... (9)	Kotozakura Kotozakura Masakatsu Kotozakura Masakatsu was a former sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 53rd Yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963...  (3)
1971	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (32)	Tamanoumi II Tamanoumi Masahiro Tamanoumi Masahiro , was a sumo wrestler, born in Aichi, Japan. He was the sport's 51st yokozuna.-Career:...  (5)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:... (6)	Tamanoumi II Tamanoumi Masahiro Tamanoumi Masahiro , was a sumo wrestler, born in Aichi, Japan. He was the sport's 51st yokozuna.-Career:... (6)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:... (7)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:...  (8)
1970	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:...  (3)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (31)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:...  (4)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:...  (5)	Tamanoumi II Tamanoumi Masahiro Tamanoumi Masahiro , was a sumo wrestler, born in Aichi, Japan. He was the sport's 51st yokozuna.-Career:...  (3)	Tamanoumi II Tamanoumi Masahiro Tamanoumi Masahiro , was a sumo wrestler, born in Aichi, Japan. He was the sport's 51st yokozuna.-Career:...  (4)
1969	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (29)	Kotozakura Kotozakura Masakatsu Kotozakura Masakatsu was a former sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 53rd Yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963...  (2)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (30)	Kiyokuni Kiyokuni Katsuo Kiyokuni Katsuo is a former sumo wrestler from Akita, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki, which he held from 1969 to 1974. He won one top division yusho or tournament championship and was a runner-up in five other tournaments. He also earned seven special prizes and seven gold stars...  (1)	Tamanoshima* Tamanoumi Masahiro Tamanoumi Masahiro , was a sumo wrestler, born in Aichi, Japan. He was the sport's 51st yokozuna.-Career:...  (2)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:...  (2)
1968	Sadanoyama Sadanoyama Shinmatsu Sadanoyama Shinmatsu is a former sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 50th Yokozuna...  (6)	Wakanami Wakanami Jun Wakanami Jun was a sumo wrestler from Iwai, Ibaraki, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. He won a top division tournament championship in March 1968. He was also a sumo coach.-Career:...  (1)	Tamanoshima* Tamanoumi Masahiro Tamanoumi Masahiro , was a sumo wrestler, born in Aichi, Japan. He was the sport's 51st yokozuna.-Career:...  (1)	Kotozakura Kotozakura Masakatsu Kotozakura Masakatsu was a former sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 53rd Yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963...  (1)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (27)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (28)
1967	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (24)	Kitanofuji Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:...  (1)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (25)	Kashiwado Kashiwado Tsuyoshi Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a sumo wrestler from Japan. He was the sport's 47th Yokozuna, fighting at sumo's highest rank from 1961 to 1969...  (5)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (26)	Sadanoyama Sadanoyama Shinmatsu Sadanoyama Shinmatsu is a former sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 50th Yokozuna...  (5)
1966	Kashiwado Kashiwado Tsuyoshi Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a sumo wrestler from Japan. He was the sport's 47th Yokozuna, fighting at sumo's highest rank from 1961 to 1969...  (4)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (19)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (20)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (21)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (22)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (23)
1965	Sadanoyama Sadanoyama Shinmatsu Sadanoyama Shinmatsu is a former sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 50th Yokozuna...  (3)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (16)	Sadanoyama Sadanoyama Shinmatsu Sadanoyama Shinmatsu is a former sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 50th Yokozuna...  (4)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (17)	Kashiwado Kashiwado Tsuyoshi Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a sumo wrestler from Japan. He was the sport's 47th Yokozuna, fighting at sumo's highest rank from 1961 to 1969...  (3)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (18)
1964	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (12)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (13)	Tochinoumi Tochinoumi Teruyoshi Tochinoumi Teruyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 49th Yokozuna. After his retirement he was the head coach of Kasugano stable.-Career:...  (3)	Fujinishiki Fujinishiki Takemitsu Fujinishiki Takemitsu was a sumo wrestler from Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. After his retirement he was the head coach of Takasago stable.-Career:...  (1)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (14)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (15)
1963	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (9)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (10)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971... (11)	Kitabayama Kitabayama Hidetoshi Kitabayama Hidetoshi was a former sumo wrestler and coach from Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki.-Career:...  (1)	Kashiwado Kashiwado Tsuyoshi Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a sumo wrestler from Japan. He was the sport's 47th Yokozuna, fighting at sumo's highest rank from 1961 to 1969... (2)	Tochinoumi Tochinoumi Teruyoshi Tochinoumi Teruyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 49th Yokozuna. After his retirement he was the head coach of Kasugano stable.-Career:...  (2)
1962	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (5)	Sadanoyama Sadanoyama Shinmatsu Sadanoyama Shinmatsu is a former sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 50th Yokozuna...  (2)	Tochinoumi Tochinoumi Teruyoshi Tochinoumi Teruyoshi is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 49th Yokozuna. After his retirement he was the head coach of Kasugano stable.-Career:...  (1)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (6)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (7)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (8)
1961	Kashiwado Kashiwado Tsuyoshi Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a sumo wrestler from Japan. He was the sport's 47th Yokozuna, fighting at sumo's highest rank from 1961 to 1969...  (1)	Asashio III Asashio Taro III Asashio Tarō III was a sumo wrestler from Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. He was the sport's 46th Yokozuna. He was also a sumo coach and head of Takasago stable.-Career:...  (5)	Sadanoyama Sadanoyama Shinmatsu Sadanoyama Shinmatsu is a former sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 50th Yokozuna...  (1)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (2)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (3)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (4)
1960	Tochinishiki Tochinishiki Kiyotaka Tochinishiki Kiyotaka was a sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. He was the sport's 44th Yokozuna. He won ten top division yusho or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow yokozuna Wakanohana I...  (10)	Wakanohana I (8)	Wakamisugi I Wakamisugi Akiteru Wakamisugi Akiteru was a sumo wrestler from Kagawa, Japan. The highest rank he achieved was sekiwake.-Career:...  (1)	Wakanohana I (9)	Wakanohana I (10)	Taihō Taiho Koki Taihō Kōki is the 48th Yokozuna in the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. He is generally regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of the post-war period. He became a yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time, and he won a record 32 tournaments between 1960 and 1971...  (1)
1959	Wakanohana I (5)	Tochinishiki Tochinishiki Kiyotaka Tochinishiki Kiyotaka was a sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. He was the sport's 44th Yokozuna. He won ten top division yusho or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow yokozuna Wakanohana I...  (8)	Wakanohana I (6)	Tochinishiki Tochinishiki Kiyotaka Tochinishiki Kiyotaka was a sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. He was the sport's 44th Yokozuna. He won ten top division yusho or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow yokozuna Wakanohana I... (9)	Wakanohana I (7)	Wakahaguro Wakahaguro Tomoaki Wakahaguro Tomoaki was a sumo wrestler from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki.-Career:...  (1)
1958	Wakanohana I (2)	Asashio III Asashio Taro III Asashio Tarō III was a sumo wrestler from Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. He was the sport's 46th Yokozuna. He was also a sumo coach and head of Takasago stable.-Career:...  (3)	Tochinishiki Tochinishiki Kiyotaka Tochinishiki Kiyotaka was a sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. He was the sport's 44th Yokozuna. He won ten top division yusho or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow yokozuna Wakanohana I...  (7)	Wakanohana I (3)	Wakanohana I (4)	Asashio III Asashio Taro III Asashio Tarō III was a sumo wrestler from Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. He was the sport's 46th Yokozuna. He was also a sumo coach and head of Takasago stable.-Career:...  (4)

• Hoshi would later become Hokutoumi.
  

*Takahanada would later become the 2nd Takanohana.

*Tamanoshima would later become the 3rd Tamanoumi.

*Wakahanada would later become the 3rd Wakanohana

Wakanohana Masaru

is a former sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. As an active wrestler he was known as Wakanohana III Masaru , and his rise through the ranks alongside his younger brother Takanohana Koji saw a boom in sumo's popularity in the early 1990s...

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*Wakamisugi II would later become the 2nd Wakanohana

Wakanohana Kanji II

Wakanohana Kanji II is a former sumo wrestler from Ōwani, Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 56th Yokozuna. He is now the head coach of Magaki stable.-Early career:...

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1909 to 1957

The following tables list the champions before the introduction of the current tournament system. The system was less regularized between years, with a different number of tournaments held at different times and in different venues, and often with a changing number of bouts fought in each tournament.

	January	March	May	September	November
1957	Chiyonoyama (6)	Asashio III Asashio Taro III Asashio Tarō III was a sumo wrestler from Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. He was the sport's 46th Yokozuna. He was also a sumo coach and head of Takasago stable.-Career:...  (2)	Annenyama (1)	Tochinishiki (6)	Tamanoumi I (1)

	New Year	Spring	Summer	Autumn
1956	Kagamisato (3)	Asashio III Asashio Taro III Asashio Tarō III was a sumo wrestler from Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. He was the sport's 46th Yokozuna. He was also a sumo coach and head of Takasago stable.-Career:...  (1)	Wakanohana I (1)	Kagamisato (4)
1955	Chiyonoyama (4)	Chiyonoyama (5)	Tochinishiki (5)	Kagamisato (2)
1954	Yoshibayama (1)	Mitsuneyama (1)	Tochinishiki (3)	Tochinishiki (4)
1953	Kagamisato (1)	Tochinishiki (2)	Tokitsuyama (1)	Azumafuji (6)

	Spring	Summer	Autumn
1952	Haguroyama Haguroyama Masaji Haguroyama Masaji was a sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which is an all-time record... (7)	Azumafuji (5)	Tochinishiki (1)
1951	Terukuni (2)	Chiyonoyama (3)	Azumafuji (4)
1950	Chiyonoyama (2)	Azumafuji (3)	Terukuni (1)
1949	Azumafuji (2)	Masuiyama Masuiyama Daishiro I Masuiyama Daishirō was a sumo wrestler from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. After his retirement he was the head coach of Mihogaseki stable and produced yokozuna Kitanoumi among other wrestlers.-Career:Born Kumiaki Sawaka, he joined Dewanoumi stable in 1935 and...  (2)	Chiyonoyama (1)
1948	no tournament	Azumafuji (1)	Masuiyama Masuiyama Daishiro I Masuiyama Daishirō was a sumo wrestler from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was ozeki. After his retirement he was the head coach of Mihogaseki stable and produced yokozuna Kitanoumi among other wrestlers.-Career:Born Kumiaki Sawaka, he joined Dewanoumi stable in 1935 and...  (1)
1947	no tournament	Haguroyama Haguroyama Masaji Haguroyama Masaji was a sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which is an all-time record...  (5)	Haguroyama Haguroyama Masaji Haguroyama Masaji was a sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which is an all-time record...  (6)
1946	no tournament	no tournament	Haguroyama Haguroyama Masaji Haguroyama Masaji was a sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which is an all-time record... (4)
1945	no tournament	Bishuyama (1)	Haguroyama Haguroyama Masaji Haguroyama Masaji was a sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which is an all-time record... (3)
1944	Saganohana (1)	Haguroyama Haguroyama Masaji Haguroyama Masaji was a sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which is an all-time record... (2)	Maedayama (1)
1943	Futabayama (11)	Futabayama (12)	no tournament
1942	Futabayama (9)	Futabayama (10)	no tournament
1941	Futabayama (8)	Haguroyama Haguroyama Masaji Haguroyama Masaji was a sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which is an all-time record...  (1)	no tournament
1940	Futabayama (7)	Akinoumi (1)	no tournament
1939	Dewaminato (1)	Futabayama (6)	no tournament
1938	Futabayama (4)	Futabayama (5)	no tournament
1937	Futabayama (2)	Futabayama (3)	no tournament
1936	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama... (9)	Futabayama (1)	no tournament
1935	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (7)	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (8)	no tournament
1934	Minanogawa (2)	Shimizugawa (3)	no tournament
1933	Minanogawa (1)	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (6)	no tournament

	Spring	March	Summer	October
1932	Shimizugawa (1)	Okitsuumi (1)	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (5)	Shimizugawa (2)
1931	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (3)	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (4)	Musashiyama (1)	Ayazakura (1)
1930	Toyokuni (2)	Tsunenohana (10)	Yamanishiki (1)	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (2)
1929	Tamanishiki Tamanishiki San'emon Tamanishiki San'emon was a sumo wrestler from Kōchi, Japan. He was the sport's 32nd Yokozuna. He won a total of nine top division yusho or tournament championships from 1929 to 1936, and was the dominant wrestler in sumo until the emergence of Futabayama...  (1)	Toyokuni (1)	Tsunenohana (8)	Tsunenohana* (9)
1928	Hitachiiwa Hitachiiwa Eitaro Hitachiiwa Eitarō was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Tokyo. His highest rank was Ōzeki.-Career:...  (1)	Noshirogata (1)	Tsunenohana (7)	Miyagiyama Miyagiyama Fukumatsu Miyagiyama Fukumatsu was a sumo wrestler from Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 29th Yokozuna. He was the last yokozuna in Osaka sumo.-Career:...  (2)
1927	Miyagiyama Miyagiyama Fukumatsu Miyagiyama Fukumatsu was a sumo wrestler from Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 29th Yokozuna. He was the last yokozuna in Osaka sumo.-Career:...  (1)	Tsunenohana (4)	Tsunenohana (5)	Tsunenohana (6)

• tournament held in September

	January	May
1926	Tsunenohana (3)	Orochiyama (1)
1925	Tochigiyama (9)	Nishinoumi III Nishinoumi Kajiro III Nishinoumi Kajirō III was a sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 30th Yokozuna.-Career:He joined Izutsu stable and made a debut in January 1910. He was promoted to the top makuuchi division in January 1916...  (1)
1924	Tochigiyama (7)	Tochigiyama (8)
1923	Tochigiyama (6)	Tsunenohana (2)
1922	Tsurugahama (1)	Ōnishiki Onishiki Uichiro Ōnishiki Uichirō was a sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 26th Yokozuna. On November 2, 1922, he became the first yokozuna to perform Yokozuna Dohyo-iri at the Meiji Shrine.-Career:...  (5)
1921	Ōnishiki Onishiki Uichiro Ōnishiki Uichirō was a sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 26th Yokozuna. On November 2, 1922, he became the first yokozuna to perform Yokozuna Dohyo-iri at the Meiji Shrine.-Career:... (4)	Tsunenohana (1)
1920	Ōnishiki Onishiki Uichiro Ōnishiki Uichirō was a sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 26th Yokozuna. On November 2, 1922, he became the first yokozuna to perform Yokozuna Dohyo-iri at the Meiji Shrine.-Career:...  (2)	Ōnishiki Onishiki Uichiro Ōnishiki Uichirō was a sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 26th Yokozuna. On November 2, 1922, he became the first yokozuna to perform Yokozuna Dohyo-iri at the Meiji Shrine.-Career:...  (3)
1919	Tochigiyama (4)	Tochigiyama (5)
1918	Tochigiyama (2)	Tochigiyama (3)
1917	Ōnishiki Onishiki Uichiro Ōnishiki Uichirō was a sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 26th Yokozuna. On November 2, 1922, he became the first yokozuna to perform Yokozuna Dohyo-iri at the Meiji Shrine.-Career:... (1)	Tochigiyama (1)
1916	Nishinoumi II (1)	Tachiyama (9)
1915	Ōtori Otori Tanigoro Ōtori Tanigorō was a sumo wrestler from Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 24th Yokozuna.-Career:He fought out of Miyagino stable and made his debut in the jonokuchi division in May 1903... (2)	Tachiyama* (8)
1914	Tachiyama (7)	Ryōgoku Ryogoku Yujiro Ryogoku Yujiro was a Japanese sumo wrestler. His highest rank was sekiwake.-Career:He made a debut in June 1909. He reached the top makuuchi division in May 1914 and won the championship with a 9-0-1 record. He is the only wrestler since 1909 to win the top division championship at his first attempt...  (1)
1913	Ōtori Otori Tanigoro Ōtori Tanigorō was a sumo wrestler from Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 24th Yokozuna.-Career:He fought out of Miyagino stable and made his debut in the jonokuchi division in May 1903...  (1)	Tachiyama (6)
1912	Tachiyama (4)	Tachiyama (5)
1911	Tachiyama* (2)	Tachiyama* (3)
1910	Hitachiyama (1)	Tachiyama* (1)
1909	see below**	Takamiyama Takamiyama Torinosuke Takamiyama Torinosuke was a Japanese sumo wrestler.-Career:He joined Takasago stable, reaching the top makuuchi division in 1907. In the June 1909 tournament, he defeated ozeki Tachiyama and won the first official championship in the history of the professional sumo. He reached his highest rank of...  I* (1)

• these tournaments were actually held the following month
  

**a new yusho

Yusho

A Yūshō is a tournament championship in sumo. It is awarded in each of the six annual honbasho or official tournaments, to the wrestler who wins the most number of bouts. Yūshō are awarded in all six professional sumo divisions...

 system originally introduced by the Mainichi newspaper was officially integrated in the second half of 1909, after this tournament. All championships predating the second tournament of 1909 are considered unofficial. As a consequence of this, yokozuna Hitachiyama had seven pre-1909 championships uncounted here, and yokozuna Tachiyama had two.

See also

• List of sumo tournament second division winners
• List of active sumo wrestlers
• List of past sumo wrestlers
• List of sumo record holders