The JSA records Fujinokawa’s rise to Sekiwake in 22 tournaments. I wanted to know what happened immediately before that promotion. His July record still stood at 6–7 with two days left.
The gold stars did not finish the job
At Maegashira 1, he beat Onosato on Day 2 and Hoshoryu on Day 3. Later losses left him needing both closing wins. Nishikifuji and Fujiseiun supplied them: 8–7, an Outstanding Performance prize and a September promotion to Sekiwake.
Those final two wins deserve a place beside the two famous opponents. This was more than an uninterrupted sprint up the rankings.
A throw inside the pushing profile
His listed preference is pushing, but beltless arm throws account for 19% of his recent winning finishes, ahead of push-outs at 15%. That inside-arm attack is worth remembering alongside his listed 177cm, 125kg frame.
Meet Fujinokawa, or follow the separate Kyoto connection back to 1828.
Checked 11 September 2026 JST. Technique shares reproduce the JSA’s previous-six-tournament display (September 2025–July 2026); they describe winning finishes, not success rates across all bouts. Official profile, results and wrestler questionnaire.