From Trash Pickup to Retail: Yokozuna Harumafuji’s Unexpectedly Bright Future After Demotion

Some speculate that he will resign from the Sumo Association like Takanohana, but his future is surprisingly bright.

One of the factors that contributed to Hokushoho’s assault was the fact that Hakuho rented a room between the two of them. Because the space was too small for him and his family to live in, he may not have been able to pay attention to every detail as a master. The Sumo Association seems to think that the first condition for Hakuho’s rehabilitation is to purchase a property and solidify the foundation of his room.

In the past, there have been cases like Hakuho’s, where the room was placed in the custody of the clan after a scandalous incident.’ In May 2010, Kise Oyakata (former maegashira Higonoumi) was found to have given tickets to antisocial individuals. The Kise stable was placed in the custody of the Dewakai clan to which it belonged, but it was reopened two years later in April ’12, and Kise Oyakata returned to his post as master. As long as Hakuho sincerely reflects on his actions and works diligently as a layman, he will be able to have his own stable again as a stablemaster. There is nothing to be pessimistic about.

(A reporter in charge of sports paper) “I am not pessimistic about Hakuho’s future. Hakuho’s future seems to depend on his own mindset and daily attitude.