Horned Saint - Kakusei

…Together with Umegatani, he created the golden age of sumo known as the “Ume-Hitachi” period, and his popularity led to the construction of the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall. He retired in 1914, but lost only 15 matches in 16 years and 31 tournaments in the top division, and was known to the world as the “Sacred Sumo Master.” He succeeded his master, Dewanoumi, as head toritsukan, and while he devoted himself to improving the world of sumo, he also led the world’s largest stable and nurtured three yokozuna, Okinishiki, Tochigiyama Moriya, and Tsunenohana. …

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…梅ヶ谷と並んで〈梅･常陸〉時代といわれる相撲黄金時代を築き，この人気から両国国技館が建てられた。14年に引退，幕内16年31場所中負けはわずか15個，世に〈角聖〉といわれた。師の出羽海を継いで筆頭取締にあげられ，相撲界の向上に尽くすとともに角界随一の大部屋を率いて大錦，栃木山守也，常ノ花の3横綱を育てた。…

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