Asaarashi Daizaburo (born 8 July 1943 as Junji Sasaki) is a former

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wrestler from

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. He made his professional debut in March 1959, and reached the top division in May 1969. His highest rank was '' maegashira'' 12. Upon retirement from active competition, he became an

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in the Japan Sumo Association, under the name Takadagawa. He later acquired the Furiwake name (currently owned by Takamisakari) and reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age in July 2008.

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1943 births Living people Japanese sumo wrestlers Sumo people from Fukui Prefecture {{sumo-bio-stub

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