Tsunenohana Kan'ichi

was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Okayama. He was the sport's 31st yokozuna.

Career He was born . He made his professional debut in January 1910 and reached the top makuuchi division in May 1917. He won his first top division championship in May 1921 from the rank of ōzeki, with a perfect record of ten wins and no losses. After his second championship in May 1923 and a runner-up spot in January 1924, he was promoted to yokozuna. He was to win eight more championships during his yokozuna career, including three in a row in 1927. He was much stronger than his competition and had no serious rivals. As a result, turnout at tournaments tended to be quite poor. His last title came in March 1930. He fought his last bouts in May of that year and officially retired in October. His retirement came very suddenly, as he was at the height of his powers, and it left Miyagiyama as the only yokozuna. He remained the head of Dewanoumi stable until his death in November 1960 at the age of 64.

Top Division Record In 1927 Tokyo and Osaka sumo merged and four tournaments a year in Tokyo and other locations began to be held.