About Kainoyama Isamu
Lived 1940 – 1997 (aged 57). Kainoyama Isamu was a Japanese rikishi.
Kainoyama Isamu (born Isamu Irii; June 28, 1940 – July 5, 1997) was a sumo wrestler from Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1955, and reached the top division in January 1961. His highest rank was sekiwake. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Onogawa. He left the Sumo Association in September 1971.
Career record The Kyushu tournament was first held in 1957, and the Nagoya tournament in 1958.
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Who was Kainoyama Isamu?
Sumo wrestler (1940-1997)
When was Kainoyama Isamu born?
Kainoyama Isamu was born on 28 June 1940 in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki.
When did Kainoyama Isamu die?
Kainoyama Isamu died on 5 July 1997.
What was Kainoyama Isamu's occupation?
Kainoyama Isamu was a rikishi.
What nationality was Kainoyama Isamu?
Kainoyama Isamu was Japanese.
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