Background
He is said to have been born in Utsunomiya, Tochigi prefecture in central Japan. Son of Iori Yamanouchi, retainer of Daizendayu Okudaira in Utsunomiya (Tochigi Prefecture).
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Akashi Shiganosuke
Akashi Shiganosuke is purported to be a sumo wrestler in antiquity who is formally recognized as the first yokozuna. He is said to have been active in the Kan'ei era (1624–1643). He was described as being of gigantic size, at 2.58 m (8 ft 6 in) tall and weighing 184 kg (406 lb).
Career
Was the first sumo to be accorded the top rank of Grand Champion, his heyday being in the Kan-ei Era (1624-43). He sponsored and participated in a number of Kanjm Sumo (wrestling tournaments for the purpose of collecting contributions to religious funds) in Yedo.
Achievements
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Became famous when he defeated his noted rival, Jindayu Maruyama, in a tourmament in the presence of the Emperor in Kyoto.
Connections
- Father:
- Iori Yamanouchi
