Heya:Umanoshima

Umanoshima stable (馬ノ嶋, Umanoshima-beya) is a stable of sumo wrestlers.

History

The stable was established by former komusubi Asanishiki, branching off after the closing of Takasago stable, taking with him makuuchi regulars Kokuchozan, Mujinryu, Asabariki and makushita champion Bunbukuchagama. They were joined by Kamahiko from Isegahama stable and Raizan from Dewanoumi stable.

People

Ring name conventions

There is no common kanji for the stable, although many wrestlers have a character representing an animal.

Owners

• 2023–present: The 1st Umanoshima Masachika (former komusubi Asanishiki).

Active wrestlers

• Kokuchozan (best rank sekiwake)
• Asabariki (best rank sekiwake)
• Kamahiko (best rank maegashira)
• Bunbukuchagama (best rank juryo)
• Fuyuryu (best rank makushita)
• Yamaarashi (best rank makushita)
• Toryuken (best rank makushita)
• Yukishoryu (best rank makushita)
• Mezunofuji (best rank maezumo)

Coaches

• Takakuragawa Ruri (toshiyori, former maegashira Mujinryu)

Assistant

None.

Notable former members

• Mujinryu (best rank maegashira).

Referees

• Kouhei Hinosuke (maegashira gyoji)

Location and access

The stable is located in Tokyo, Shibuya ward. It is a 5 minute walk from Sendagaya Station on the JR Chuo Line.

See also

• List of sumo stables
• List of active sumo wrestlers
• List of past sumo wrestlers
• Glossary of sumo terms