Ōkido Moriemon

was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 23rd yokozuna. He was the second yokozuna to be recognised from Osaka sumo, and the only yokozuna who spent his whole active career in this city.

Early life and career His real name was . Uchida was born into a family that had been in the sake barrel manufacturing business for generations. He began to be interested in sumo as a child and participated in children sumo events, reaching the rank of ōzeki in these competitions. Around 18 years-old, he participated in amateur sumo competitions while working in the Onohama Shipyards. He began his professional career in September 1899, under the shikona, or ring name, of and knew a rapid ascent in the ranking. Upon promotion to makushita, he changed the spelling of his shikona to . Between January 1908 and May 1909, he recorded 28 consecutive wins without a single draw or hold, a rarity at the time. In 1904, at the rank of komusubi, he won a bout against Osaka yokozuna Wakashima. From that point, his popularity soared and he became sekiwake in May 1938 and then ōzeki, a rank he held for ten tournaments. In his hometown, a modest stone marks his birthplace and achievements.

Fighting style He had a strong two-handed thrust, usually sending his opponents into a two-handed thrust, and even when he was in a four-way right hand, he had the advantage of hanging and throwing. Championships for the best record in a tournament were not recognized or awarded in Osaka sumo before its merger with Tokyo sumo, and the unofficial championship above are historically conferred. For more information, see yūshō.