Statements (449)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1992-2003
1988-2003 |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Japan_Sumo_Association
|
| gptkbp:akebono_rivalry |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:MVP gptkb:Japan_Sports_Award gptkb:Kintamayama_Prize Special Prize Outstanding Performance Award Best Match Award Technique Award Best Fighting Spirit Best Fighting Spirit Award Technique Prize Yokozuna Prize numerous sumo awards. |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
July 12, 1972
March 12, 1969 1969-06-12 1972-06-12 March 12, 1972 |
| gptkbp:birth_name |
gptkb:Takanohana_Kenshi
gptkb:Takanohana_Kōji |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Kōenji,_Tokyo,_Japan
gptkb:Tokyo,_Japan gptkb:Kōtō,_Tokyo,_Japan gptkb:Kōtō,_Tokyo gptkb:Tachikawa,_Tokyo,_Japan Kōchi Prefecture, Japan |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:born |
July 12, 1972
March 12, 1972 |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:2003
gptkb:2004 |
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1988
|
| gptkbp:championship |
2
632 wins, 303 losses, 2 draws Yokozuna title 1045 wins, 665 losses 632 wins, 294 losses, 2 draws 632 wins, 317 losses 20th top division championship 632 wins, 249 losses 632 wins, 292 losses |
| gptkbp:championships_won |
gptkb:22
1993 March tournament |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
involved in charity events.
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Wakanohana_Masaru
|
| gptkbp:children |
two children
|
| gptkbp:coaching_career |
gptkb:Fujishima_stable
gptkb:Takanohana_stable Started in 2004 started in 2004 |
| gptkbp:coaching_stable |
gptkb:Takanohana_stable
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Active in local community events
|
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
active in community service.
|
| gptkbp:competed_in |
gptkb:Chiyotaikai
gptkb:Musashimaru |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Retirement controversies
|
| gptkbp:cousin |
gptkb:Wakanohana
|
| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
promoting traditional Japanese culture.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
participates in cultural events.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Popularized sumo in Japan
increased interest in sumo. Popularized sumo in the 1990s sumo culture in Japan increased sumo's visibility in media popularized sumo wrestling Popularizing sumo in Japan Popularized sumo wrestling in Japan Prominent figure in Japanese sumo Popularized Sumo in Japan Icon in Japanese Sumo culture Icon of Sumo in Japan |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Respected for upholding sumo traditions
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of Japanese sports.
Symbol of strength and discipline in Japan Symbol of Sumo wrestling |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
gptkb:Japan
|
| gptkbp:current_champion |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1982
gptkb:1988 gptkb:1992 gptkb:2004 January 1988 1988-01-10 |
| gptkbp:debut_year |
gptkb:1988
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
Akebono in playoffs
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
featured in sumo documentaries
featured in sumo documentaries. |
| gptkbp:events |
1999 Sumo Tournament
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Takanohana_III
gptkb:Takanohana_family gptkb:Wakanohana_Masaru gptkb:Takanohana_II gptkb:Wakanohana_(brother) Has children Takanohana II (father) |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Technical skill
technique and skill being one of the most successful Yokozuna. Rivalry with Akebono rivalry with Chiyotaikai |
| gptkbp:famous_match |
gptkb:Takanohana_vs_Kaio,_2002
gptkb:1998_Kyushu_Basho Takanohana vs Akebono 1993 match against Akebono Takanohana vs Akebono, 1993 Takanohana vs Chiyotaikai, 2001 Takanohana vs Kotonowaka, 2003 Takanohana vs Musashimaru, 1999 vs Akebono in 1993 vs Chiyotaikai in 2002 vs Musashimaru in 1999 1998 Kyushu Basho final |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Akebono
gptkb:Akebono_Taro gptkb:Asashoryu gptkb:Kotonishiki gptkb:Musashimaru_Kōyō gptkb:Chiyotaikai gptkb:Musashimaru gptkb:Akebono_Tarō gptkb:Wakanohana_Masaru gptkb:Takanonami |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
Japanese fans
large fan following Large following in Japan large following in Japan. large following in Japan |
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
engages with fans regularly.
Inspired a generation of sumo fans |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Takanohana_Kōji
|
| gptkbp:feud |
gptkb:Akebono
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
gptkb:Oshi-zumo
Technical and strategic Yotsuzumo Yotsu-zumo |
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
gptkb:2003
gptkb:Chiyotaikai 2003-01-26 2003-01-26 against Kaio. |
| gptkbp:financial_stability |
gptkb:Fujishima_stable
gptkb:Takanohana_stable gptkb:Takanohana Fujishima |
| gptkbp:first_match |
gptkb:Chiyotaikai
1988-01-10 against Kotonowaka. |
| gptkbp:first_yokozuna_of_the_heisei_era |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
Akebono in 1993
Akebono in multiple tournaments |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Tokyo
|
| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:Takanohana_Kenshi
|
| gptkbp:gender |
gptkb:Yokozuna_Takanohana
gptkb:1994 |
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
Yokozuna rank
|
| gptkbp:has_appearance |
frequent guest at sumo events.
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
2
|
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
popular in Japan
influenced sumo culture |
| gptkbp:has_fan_base |
large
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
future sumo wrestlers
|
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
Sumo history
one of the greatest sumo wrestlers |
| gptkbp:has_sibling |
gptkb:Wakanohana
|
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:Taka
gptkb:Yokozuna |
| gptkbp:has_won |
multiple championships
|
| gptkbp:has_yokozuna |
gptkb:Takanohana_Kenshi
|
| gptkbp:head |
gptkb:Musashimaru
|
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Takanohana_stable
gptkb:Takanohana_Kenshi gptkb:Takanohana_Oyakata gptkb:Takanohana_II traditional sumo techniques. |
| gptkbp:height |
1.83 m
6 ft 1 in |
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:calligraphy
gptkb:Cooking gptkb:golf gptkb:Golf gptkb:cooking Fishing Traveling fishing reading traveling |
| gptkbp:hometown |
gptkb:Kumamoto,_Japan
gptkb:Tokyo |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Takanohana
|
| gptkbp:impact |
impact on Japanese sports.
Mentored several successful wrestlers Maintained traditional sumo values |
| gptkbp:influence |
Young Sumo wrestlers
popularizing sumo inspired young wrestlers popularizing sumo wrestling. popularized sumo wrestling Advocated for rule changes in sumo |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
inspired many to pursue sumo.
Encouraged youth participation in sumo |
| gptkbp:influence_on_international_sumo |
Promoted sumo wrestling abroad
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_sumo |
Increased popularity of the sport
Helped increase the popularity of the sport internationally Maintained traditional Sumo values |
| gptkbp:influence_on_sumo_culture |
Contributed to the evolution of sumo culture
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_sumo_economics |
Helped increase financial investment in sumo
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_sumo_history |
Part of the modern era of sumo wrestling
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_training |
Innovated training techniques in sumo
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_women_in_sumo |
Supported women's sumo initiatives
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
featured in various media.
Featured in various sumo-related media |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
role model for young wrestlers.
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:Takanohana_stable
|
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
1990s |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
his achievements
|
| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
sumo wrestling
dominance in the 1990s |
| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:Japan
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
sumo wrestling
technique and skill his rivalry with Akebono |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Takanohana_Shōhei
gptkb:Takanohana_Kōji |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:One_of_the_greatest_Yokozuna
One of the greatest sumo wrestlers Considered one of the greatest sumo wrestlers of all time influenced future wrestlers inspiring future wrestlers Influential figure in sumo influential figure in sumo history. one of the greatest sumo wrestlers Influence on future sumo wrestlers One of the most successful Yokozuna Influential in Sumo history Symbol of Japanese sumo tradition One of the greatest Sumo wrestlers Influence on Sumo wrestling Legendary status in Sumo |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Japan
|
| gptkbp:losses |
70.5%
1993 Sumo tournament against Akebono |
| gptkbp:match_record_against |
gptkb:Asashoryu
|
| gptkbp:match_type |
gptkb:Grand_Sumo_Tournament
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:TV_shows gptkb:documentaries gptkb:significant gptkb:talk_shows gptkb:television_shows various Japanese television shows. Various TV shows in Japan Documentaries on sumo |
| gptkbp:most_titles |
gptkb:10
gptkb:5 |
| gptkbp:most_wins |
gptkb:22
1000 1043 1,047 |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Japanese
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Taka
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Most wins in a single tournament
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
Most wins in a single tournament
Yokozuna promotion Yokozuna title First wrestler to reach 22 tournament championships first Yokozuna of the Heisei era Achieved 45 consecutive wins Most wins in a single tournament (45) Won the Emperor's Cup 12 times First wrestler to win 22 top division championships First Yokozuna to win 10 yusho in the modern era. Most championships in history |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
against Akebono in 1993
|
| gptkbp:notable_leader |
acts as a cultural ambassador.
promotes Japanese culture abroad |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
gptkb:Against_Akebono
gptkb:Akebono_Taro gptkb:Musashimaru_vs_Takanohana_1999 Akebono vs Takanohana rivalry with Akebono. Takanohana vs Akebono 1993 1993 match against Akebono 2001 match against Chiyotaikai Vs. Akebono in 1993 |
| gptkbp:notable_rivalry |
gptkb:Hokutoumi
gptkb:Takanohana's_stable gptkb:Akebono gptkb:Akebono_Taro gptkb:Asashoryu gptkb:Chiyonofuji gptkb:Kotonishiki gptkb:Takanohana_vs_Musashimaru gptkb:Musashimaru gptkb:Takanosato Takanohana vs Akebono Akebono, Musashimaru. Akebono rivalry Takanohana's brother 1993-1994 bouts |
| gptkbp:notable_technique |
Yori-kiri
Yorikiri Oshi-dashi |
| gptkbp:notable_wins |
gptkb:Akebono
gptkb:Kotonishiki gptkb:Musashimaru gptkb:Takanonami |
| gptkbp:notable_wrestlers |
gptkb:Asashoryu
gptkb:Kotoōshū gptkb:Takanohana_Naoki gptkb:Hakuho gptkb:Takanohana_Kōji |
| gptkbp:number_of_matches |
gptkb:1,000
800 1,200 1050 |
| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Tokyo
|
| gptkbp:personal_life |
married
Married with children married with children married with children. Maintains a low public profile after retirement |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
gptkb:Community_service
Charity events community events cultural events charity work involved in charitable activities Involved in charitable activities Supports youth sports initiatives youth sports support |
| gptkbp:post_sumo_career |
Coaching career
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1988
|
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
engages in public speaking events
|
| gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:Yokozuna
|
| gptkbp:reach |
183 cm
|
| gptkbp:record |
1988-2003
100 wins 632 wins, 307 losses, 2 draws 632 wins, 317 losses |
| gptkbp:related_show |
various Japanese variety shows
|
| gptkbp:result |
defeated Musashimaru
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:2003_Nagoya_Basho gptkb:2003 gptkb:Author gptkb:commentary gptkb:Public_speaker gptkb:American_football_coach gptkb:training injury January 2003 Sumo coach coaching and mentoring Sumo commentator sumo coach injuries. coaching and mentoring. sumo association official. sumo association member Established a successful stable Promoted sumo events globally coaching and television |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:2003
2003-01-26 2003-01-31 January 2003 January 2004 2003-01-27 2003-01-14 January 31, 2004 |
| gptkbp:rikishi_number |
164
256 |
| gptkbp:ring_name |
gptkb:Takanohana
gptkb:Takanohana_Kenshi Traditional Sumo attire Taka means 'hawk' in Japanese. |
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Hokutoumi
gptkb:Akebono gptkb:Hakkaku gptkb:Musashimaru gptkb:Kaio |
| gptkbp:shikona |
gptkb:Takanohana
gptkb:Takanohana_Kenshi |
| gptkbp:shusshin |
gptkb:Tokyo
|
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Wakanohana
gptkb:Takanohana_II |
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
active on social media
Limited social media presence active on social media. |
| gptkbp:sponsorship |
various endorsements.
|
| gptkbp:sportsmanship |
exemplifies sportsmanship.
|
| gptkbp:style |
Aggressive
|
| gptkbp:sumo_community |
part of the sumo community.
respected elder. |
| gptkbp:sumo_competitions |
competed in numerous competitions.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_education |
educates about sumo.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_events |
attends major sumo events.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_fandom |
has a strong fanbase.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_influence |
influential in sumo circles.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_legacy |
leaves a lasting legacy.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_legends |
considered a sumo legend.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_philosophy |
respect and discipline.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_popularity |
helped increase sumo's popularity.
|
| gptkbp:sumo_traditions |
upholds sumo traditions.
|
| gptkbp:television_appearance |
Various Japanese shows
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:1994
|
| gptkbp:tournament |
gptkb:Fujishima_stable
gptkb:22 gptkb:Japan_Sumo_Association dedicated to sumo training. part of modern sumo history. participated in over 60. recognized for his achievements. respects sumo tradition. significant figure in sumo history. |
| gptkbp:training |
Rigorous
Rigorous training regimen intensive physical training. |
| gptkbp:training_programs |
Takanohana stable.
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:sports_team
|
| gptkbp:weight |
250 lb
130 kg 150 kg 300 lbs |
| gptkbp:weight_class |
Heavyweight
|
| gptkbp:wins |
gptkb:22
|
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:Yokozuna
10th title 1993 Sumo tournament Akebono in 1993 match against Chiyotaikai |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1999
gptkb:2001 |
| gptkbp:yusho |
gptkb:10
gptkb:1992 gptkb:1994 gptkb:2000 gptkb:2001 gptkb:22 10th yusho |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|