Azumazeki Sumo Stable Tokyo
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Azumazeki-beya is a stable of sumo wrestlers located at Higashi-Komagata, Sumido, Tokyo. Part of the Takasago group of stables, it was founded in 1986 by Hawaiian born Takamiyama. He was not only the the first foreign born rikishi to win the top division championship (in 1972) but also the first foreign born wrestler to ever take charge of a training stable.
The former Takamiyama was succeeded by the current stable master Ushiomaru after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 in June 2009.
Ushiomaru is also a former rikishi who announced his retirement from active competition in May 2009. His highest rank was maegashira 10.
The former Takamiyama was succeeded by the current stable master Ushiomaru after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 in June 2009.
Ushiomaru is also a former rikishi who announced his retirement from active competition in May 2009. His highest rank was maegashira 10.