Yutakayama Hiromitsu

was a sumo wrestler from Shibata, Niigata, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1970. His highest rank was komusubi. He wrestled for Tokitsukaze stable and took his shikona or fighting name from the head coach who recruited him, former ozeki Yutakayama Katsuo. After his retirement in 1981 he became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association, and founded the Minato stable which he led from 1982 until 2010. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2020.

Career He began sumo from a young age and became a high school yokozuna. After graduating in 1966, he became an amateur champion at Tonodai University. He also had a poor record against ozeki Takanohana, beating him only once in 22 matches.

He did not miss a single bout in his career, fighting 996 consecutive matches. This is the second longest streak for former collegiate competitors, after Asanowaka's 1145.

Retirement from sumo He retired in May 1981 and became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association under the name Minato Oyakata. He reached the mandatory retirement age for elders of 65 in October 2012.

Career record