Kotochitose Kosei (born 22 April 1957 as Minoru Yamamoto) is a former
sumo
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wrestler from
Chitose,
Hokkaidō
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. He made his professional debut in July 1971 and reached the
top division in May 1981. His highest rank was ''
maegashira'' 5. He retired from active competition in July 1986. He became a ''
wakaimonogashira'' (assistant) at
Sadogatake stable after his retirement.
Career record
See also
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Glossary of sumo terms
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List of past sumo wrestlers
This is a list of prominent past wrestlers (either retired or deceased) in the sport of professional sumo. They are listed in order of the year and tournament month that they made their professional debuts. The information listed below was gleaned ...
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List of sumo tournament second division champions
References
1957 births
Living people
Japanese sumo wrestlers
Sumo people from Hokkaido
People from Chitose, Hokkaido
Sadogatake stable sumo wrestlers
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