Saunas and food challenges
He enjoys visiting saunas and lists eating large portions as his speciality.
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AKISEYAMA MITSUHIKO
明瀬山 光彦
Akiseyama Mitsuhiko, whose real name is Mitsuhiko Fukao, is a former top-division (makuuchi) sumo wrestler from Kasugai, Aichi. His highest rank was Maegashira 12. His appearances include television food challenges, sumo commentary and community events.
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- Real name
- FUKAO MITSUHIKO
- From
- Kasugai, Aichi, Japan
- Highest rank
- Maegashira 12
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 170 kg
- Interests and skills
- Eating large portions
- Representation
- Sumo Man handles enquiries about Akiseyama’s appearances through an agency agreement with Okuma Kanko.
Career highlights
- Reached Maegashira 12 in professional sumo.
- Appeared on television and shared sumo with audiences at talks and community events.
Source: Japan Sumo Association ↗
Available for
- Sumo commentary and talks
- Food challenges
- Sumo instruction and community appearances
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Appearances, media and activities
These credits refer to the individual performers and may include work arranged independently of Sumo Man.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo experience in Heiwajima
Announced as the instructor for a beginner-friendly sumo workshop in Heiwajima, Tokyo, organised by Okuma Kanko.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
NHK Grand Sumo — Nagoya tournament commentary
Programme listings named him, under his coaching name Izutsu, as the juryo-division commentator for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
NHK Grand Sumo — Nagoya tournament, day four
Listed as Izutsu, the makushita commentator for NHK’s day-four coverage of the Nagoya tournament on 15 July 2026.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
NHK Grand Sumo — May tournament commentary
Listed by the Japan Sumo Association as the makushita commentator for NHK’s ninth-day broadcast.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Oyakata Channel — Izutsu career interview
Discussed his sumo career and memorable experiences with fellow coaches.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo Museum — Oyakata Talk
Appeared as Izutsu at the Sumo Museum’s talk events during the September 2025 tournament.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
NHK Nagoya — Marutto!
Visited his hometown of Kasugai and tried cactus dishes in a segment broadcast on 10 July 2025, appearing under his coaching name, Izutsu.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo Museum — Oyakata Talk
Appeared as Izutsu at the Sumo Museum’s talk events during the May 2025 tournament.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo Museum — Oyakata Talk
Appeared as Izutsu at the Sumo Museum’s talk events during the January 2025 tournament.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Jissen Women’s University — Tokiwa Festival
Joined fellow sumo coaches and students for a talk at the Shibuya campus festival held on 5–6 October 2024.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Oyakata Channel — September tournament livestream
Joined Kiyomigata, former Tochiozan, for the association’s day-eight livestream.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Umi youth sumo workshop
Taught children sumo footwork and the initial charge at a workshop in Umi, Fukuoka, on 25 August 2024.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Akiseyama retirement and topknot-cutting ceremony
Held his retirement and topknot-cutting ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan on 2 June 2024, formally celebrating his adoption of the coaching name Izutsu.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo Museum — Oyakata Talk
Appeared as Izutsu at the Sumo Museum’s talk events during the May 2024 tournament.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
ABEMA — Grand Sumo commentary
Provided commentary as Izutsu on day four of the January 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo Museum — Oyakata Talk
Appeared as Izutsu at the Sumo Museum’s talk events during the January 2024 tournament.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Japan Sumo Association — Oyakata Channel
Made his first post-retirement appearance as Izutsu on the association’s livestream on 12 September 2023.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo Museum — Oyakata Talk
Appeared as Izutsu at the Sumo Museum’s talk events during the September 2023 tournament.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
Nippon TV — Ariyoshi Zemi summer highlights special
Featured in the programme’s summer special revisiting memorable food challenges.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
Nippon TV — Ariyoshi Zemi food challenge
Took part in the programme’s food challenge alongside Tobizaru and other guests.
EventUnited States
World S.U.M.O. Challenge — New York
Competed under his real name, Mitsuhiko Fukao, and won the inaugural event at Madison Square Garden.
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