Profile snapshot: 11 September 2026. Ranks, measurements and the six-tournament technique figures below are those recorded for this September guide.
Shirokuma’s favourite foods are ramen, pudding and macarons. Finding two sweet things on the list makes him feel a little more familiar, but his preferred sumo is a right-hand-inside grip followed by forward pressure. He finished July with nine wins and six losses at juryo 9.
When the opponent keeps the belt out of reach
The Association’s six-tournament figures show yorikiri, a force-out, at 41%; oshidashi, a push-out, at 22%; and oshitaoshi, a push-down, at 9%. When he wants a right-hand-inside grip, an opponent can draw the hips back and keep the bodies apart even after the arm has gone inside. Does he keep pushing, or bring his feet closer and reach for the belt? I want to watch the contest before the grip is complete, alongside the breakdown of his wins.
The records under Takahashi belong to him too
He debuted in May 2022, reached juryo in September 2023 and entered makuuchi in September 2024. His former ring name was Takahashi. For September, he was west juryo 6. In the official questionnaire, he lists cooking and golf as hobbies, kindness as the quality in which he considers himself number one, and stablemate Onosato as the athlete he supports.
Profile at a glance
| September 2026 rank | West juryo 6 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Nishonoseki stable |
| Hometown | Sukagawa, Fukushima |
| Height and weight | 185 cm / 161 kg |
| Preferred techniques | Right-hand-inside grip; forward pressure |
Read about Onosato, his Nishonoseki stablemate / Meet the makuuchi and juryo wrestlers
Sources checked on 11 September 2026. Profile details, tournament records, winning techniques and questionnaire answers: Japan Sumo Association official profile. The percentages reproduce the Association’s “past six tournaments” display at that check date; they are not win rates across all bouts. The viewing suggestions are the writer’s interpretation. The original September guide directed readers to the official bout schedule for any changes to announced pairings.