Tokibayama Toshio (born Toshio Haruki; May 5, 1944 - September 20, 1995) was a

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wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa,

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. He made his professional debut in May 1961, and reached the top division in September 1967. Upon retirement from active competition he became an

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in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Fujigane. He died while an active '' oyakata''.

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1944 births Japanese sumo wrestlers Sumo people from Ishikawa Prefecture 1995 deaths People from Nanao, Ishikawa {{sumo-bio-stub

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