Moriya Kasugano

Background

Moriya Kasugano was born in Tochigi Prefecture, originally named Moriya Nakada.

Career

Moriya Kasugano became a professional wrestler at the age of 18 under the name of Tochigiyama. He was honored with the title Yokozuna (grand champion) in 1918. After a final victory in the spring bouts retired from the ring and took to himself the name by which he is known now.

Moriya Kasugano was a Director of the Nippon Sumo Kyokai (Japan Sumo wrestling association).

Achievements

• Moriya Kasugano was very popular in his days and is called the founder of modern wrestling.