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He entered Osaka in the autumn of 1846 and his coach was Minato, former ''yokozuna'' [[Shiranui Dakuemon]]. In May 1947, he made his professional debut in Osaka sumo. In 1949, he transferred to Sakaigawa stable in Edo sumo. In November 1850, he made his debut in Edo sumo. He reached the top ''makuuchi'' division in November 1856. He was promoted to ''ozeki'' in March 1862. He was awarded a ''yokozuna'' licence in October 1863. His power wasn't too strong but his technique of right hand was feared. |
He entered Osaka in the autumn of 1846 and his coach was Minato, former ''yokozuna'' [[Shiranui Dakuemon]]. In May 1947, he made his professional debut in Osaka sumo. In 1949, he transferred to Sakaigawa stable in Edo sumo. In November 1850, he made his debut in Edo sumo. He reached the top ''makuuchi'' division in November 1856. He was promoted to ''ozeki'' in March 1862. He was awarded a ''yokozuna'' licence in October 1863. His power wasn't too strong but his technique of right hand was feared. |
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The name of one style of ''yokozuna dohyō-iri'' (the yokozuna ring entering ceremony) came from him. His ritual dance was said to be beautiful but it is unproved that he performed the ritual dance in the Shiranui style. He is considered the organizer of Unryū style.<ref>{{cite web | author= | title=The 11th Yokozuna Shiranui Koemon| publisher=Sumo Fan Magazine | language= English | url=http://www.sumofanmag.com/content/Issue_12/Rikishi_of_Old.htm| date=| accessdate=2007-10-10}}</ref> His photograph during a ring entering ceremony still remains now.<ref>{{cite web | author= | title=Yokozuna Statistics| publisher= | language= English | url=http://www.arkanda.net/sumo/yokozuna-statistics.htm#10-15| date=| accessdate=2007-10-10}}</ref> |
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==Top Division Record== |
==Top Division Record== |
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Revision as of 20:38, 13 November 2007
| Shiranui Kōemon | |
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| Personal information | |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | [undue weight? ] |
| Career | |
| Stable | Sakaigawa |
| Record | 119-35-75 15draws-9holds(Makuuchi) |
| Debut | November, 1850 |
| Highest rank | Yokozuna (October 1863) |
| Retired | November, 1869 |
| Championships | 3 (Makuuchi, unofficial) |
| * Up to date as of October 2007. | |
Shiranui Kōemon (不知火 光右衛門, March 3 1825 - February 24 1879) was a sumo wrestler from Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. He was the sport's 11th Yokozuna.
Career
He entered Osaka in the autumn of 1846 and his coach was Minato, former yokozuna Shiranui Dakuemon. In May 1947, he made his professional debut in Osaka sumo. In 1949, he transferred to Sakaigawa stable in Edo sumo. In November 1850, he made his debut in Edo sumo. He reached the top makuuchi division in November 1856. He was promoted to ozeki in March 1862. He was awarded a yokozuna licence in October 1863. His power wasn't too strong but his technique of right hand was feared.
The name of one style of yokozuna dohyō-iri (the yokozuna ring entering ceremony) came from him. His ritual dance was said to be beautiful but it is unproved that he performed the ritual dance in the Shiranui style. He is considered the organizer of Unryū style.[1] His photograph during a ring entering ceremony still remains now.[2]
Top Division Record
Note: Championships are unofficial.
| Year | January Hatsu basho, Tokyo |
March Haru basho, Osaka |
May Natsu basho, Tokyo |
July Nagoya basho, Nagoya |
September Aki basho, Tokyo |
November Kyūshū basho, Fukuoka |
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| 1856 | (Juryo) | x | x | x | West Maegashira #7 5–0–4-1hold |
x |
| 1857 | West Maegashira #6 2–2–2draws-2holds |
x | x | x | West Maegashira #4 4–2–1-1draw-2holds |
x |
| 1858 | West Maegashira #3 5–2–2-1draw |
x | x | x | x | x |
| 1859 | West Sekiwake 4–2–1-2draws-1hold |
x | x | x | West Komusubi 6–1–2-1draw |
x |
| 1860 | West Komusubi 8–0–1-1draw |
x | x | x | West Sekiwake 3–3–1 |
x |
| 1861 | West Sekiwake 4–2–4 |
x | x | x | West Sekiwake 6–1–2-1hold |
x |
| 1862 | West Ōzeki 4–1–4-1draw |
x | x | x | West Ōzeki 5–3–1-1draw |
x |
| 1863 | x | x | West Ōzeki 4–2–3-1hold |
x | Sat out due to injury 0–0–15 |
x |
| 1864 | x | x | West Ōzeki 7–1–2 |
x | West Ōzeki 7–0–1-1draw-1hold |
x |
| 1865 | West Ōzeki 1–0–8-1draw |
x | x | x | West Ōzeki 6–1–2draws |
x |
| 1866 | West Ōzeki 6–2–2 |
x | x | x | East Ōzeki 6–1–3 |
x |
| 1867 | x | x | East Ōzeki 7–1–2 |
x | East Ōzeki 2–2–5-1draw |
x |
| 1868 | x | x | East Ōzeki 6–1–3 |
x | East Ōzeki 5–3–2 |
x |
| 1869 | x | x | East Ōzeki 6–2–2 |
x | East Ōzeki 0–0–retired |
x |
| Record given as wins–losses–absencies Top division champion Top division runner-up Retired Lower divisions Non-participation Sanshō key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=Technique Also shown: ★=Kinboshi; P=Playoff(s) |
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Related Articles
References
- ^ "The 11th Yokozuna Shiranui Koemon". Sumo Fan Magazine. Retrieved 2007-10-10.
- ^ "Yokozuna Statistics". Retrieved 2007-10-10.
- ^ "Shiranui Kotsuemon Rikishi Information". Sumo Reference. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ "大相撲優勝力士" (in Japanese). ja.wikipedia. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
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