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Away from the ring, he enjoys observing people.
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DAIKIHO
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Daikiho, whose real name is Masahiro Yamaguchi, is a former Makuuchi wrestler from Iizuka, Fukuoka. He reached Maegashira 16 and has appeared in film, television and international sumo shows. Contact Sumo Man to discuss casting him for your project.
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- Real name
- YAMAGUCHI MASAHIRO
- Date of birth
- 13 May 1989
- From
- Iizuka, Fukuoka, Japan
- Former stable
- Miyagino stable
- Highest rank
- Maegashira 16
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 145 kg
- Speciality
- Sumo demonstrations and performances
- Representation
- Non-exclusive agent representation by Sumo Man
Career highlights
- Reached Makuuchi, professional sumo’s top division.
- Professional debut in March 2012; retired in September 2019.
- Appearances include Thermae Romae II and TV Tokyo’s Dekamori Hunter.
Available for
- Sumo shows and demonstrations
- Event appearances and guest interaction
- Film, television and commercial appearances
BEYOND SUMO
INTERESTS & SKILLS.
In his own words
Bringing people together through sumo
In an interview recorded at SUMO EXPO 2025, Daikiho spoke with Radio Kansai about connecting people through sumo.
Read the interview ↗I believe we can unite the world through sumo.
「相撲を通じて世界を一つにできると信じています」
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Work and appearances
Credits belong to the named performers; they do not necessarily represent projects contracted through Sumo Man.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Yamerikishi Chozumo — launch press conference
Spoke at the launch press conference for the event bringing together former Makuuchi wrestlers.
Live showThailand
JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2026 — Bangkok
Participated as DOSUKOI YAMAGUCHI. A fellow performer documented his sumo interaction with children at the event.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
Chukyo TV — Asadore
Appeared as a studio guest commentator and in location reports, including the Asa kara Gocchan Desu segment. Posts by the programme, Daikiho and fellow presenters document appearances from May to November 2025.
Live showRussia
HINODE JAPAN 2025 — Moscow
Appeared with Toyonoshima, presenting sumo techniques and training. The organizer’s report also documents workshops and autograph sessions. The previous day’s cultural visit to GUM is documented as part of the same programme.
Radio🇯🇵 Japan
Radio Kansai — 0100 Daikiho Minami Sasuga Dohyo Dosukoi.com
Co-hosted the programme with choreographer and director Minami Sasuga. It launched on 3 October 2025, and the official archive records 26 editions.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Supporting Hakuho’s visit to the Toyota Group sumo clubs
Reported supporting Hakuho's visit to the Toyota Group sumo clubs, an occasion later featured on Toyota Times Sports.
Radio🇯🇵 Japan
Radio Kansai — Heartful Supporter
Interview recorded at SUMO EXPO 2025 and broadcast on 1 September 2025. Radio Kansai published the accompanying article on 26 September.
Live show🇯🇵 Japan
SUMOIMPACT
Performed in a show combining sumo, music and audience participation. His own report records a completed run of ten shows from April to 7 June 2025.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
TV Tokyo — Dekamori Hunter
Appeared in the episode broadcast on 7 February 2025, as documented by TV Tokyo.
Live showUnited States
Sumo + Sushi — Washington, DC (2024)
Listed by Events DC among the performers for the production at DC Armory.
Web video🇯🇵 Japan
Amita Sumo — three-part guest interview (2024)
Appeared in a three-part interview about Miyagino stable and its wrestlers.
Live showUnited States
Sumo + Sushi — New York
Appeared in the sumo show at New York’s Armory Track, as documented by the organizer’s cast introduction and an attendee’s event report.
Live showUnited States
Sumo + Sushi — Washington, DC (2023)
Appeared in the sumo show at WEG Studios. An attendee’s report also describes him guiding guests through the audience-participation segment.
Live showUnited States
Sumo + Sushi — Miami
The organizer’s Daikiho introduction lists the Miami shows at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour.
Film / TV / streaming🇯🇵 Japan
Netflix — Sanctuary
Appeared in the Netflix sumo drama, as confirmed in his own post in May 2023.
Live showUnited States
Sumo + Sushi — Los Angeles
Local coverage of the sumo show at the Mayan Theater names Daikiho among the wrestlers.
Web video🇯🇵 Japan
Amita Sumo — guest discussion (2022)
Joined a guest discussion comparing wrestlers from different eras.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Dakishimete Tsunight — Roppongi: Legacy of SUMO SPIRIT
Appeared at the sumo talk event at Billboard Live Tokyo. Co-performer Hiroshi Ryogoku’s post-event report and the event’s cast listing document Masahiro Yamaguchi’s participation.
Web video🇯🇵 Japan
Amita Sumo — guest interviews (2020)
Appeared as an interview guest to discuss his background and student sumo career.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
TBS — Birth Day
Featured in episode 705, a documentary following former wrestlers as they build their lives after retirement.
Film / TV / streaming🇯🇵 Japan
Thermae Romae II
Appeared in the 2014 film. The Tochigi Film Commission’s production record names Daikiho among the cast.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Thermae Romae II — premiere event
Joined the film's premiere event in Tokyo alongside Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto, Kotooshu and fellow cast members.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
46th NHK Welfare Grand Sumo — performance with Momoiro Clover Z
Performed in the entertainment segment at Ryogoku Kokugikan, dancing alongside Asahisho and other wrestlers with Momoiro Clover Z.
DAIKIHO
Posts from past work
Broadcasts, performances and production moments documented by broadcasters, organisers, fellow performers and Daikiho.
JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2026 — Bangkok
Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance announcement
Open original post ↗Chukyo TV — Asadore
2025Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Behind the scenes
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance announcement
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Behind the scenes
Open original post ↗HINODE JAPAN 2025 — Moscow
Oct 18, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Radio Kansai — 0100 Daikiho Minami Sasuga Dohyo Dosukoi.com
2025 – 2026Appearance report
Open original post ↗Supporting Hakuho’s visit to the Toyota Group sumo clubs
Sep 2, 2025Production support
Open original post ↗Production support
Open original post ↗Radio Kansai — Heartful Supporter
Sep 1, 2025Guest interview
Open original post ↗SUMOIMPACT
Apr 2025 – Jun 2025Appearance report
Open original post ↗TV Tokyo — Dekamori Hunter
Feb 7, 2025Appearance report
Open original post ↗Appearance announcement
Open original post ↗Programme preview
Open original post ↗Amita Sumo — three-part guest interview (2024)
Feb 17, 2024 / Feb 19, 2024Guest interview
Open original post ↗Guest interview
Open original post ↗Guest interview
Open original post ↗Sumo + Sushi — New York
Jun 23, 2023 – Jun 25, 2023Appearance announcement
Open original post ↗Show highlights
Open original post ↗Appearance report
Open original post ↗Netflix — Sanctuary
2023Appearance report
Open original post ↗Amita Sumo — guest discussion (2022)
May 1, 2022Guest interview
Open original post ↗Dakishimete Tsunight — Roppongi: Legacy of SUMO SPIRIT
Dec 5, 2021Appearance announcement
Open original post ↗Amita Sumo — guest interviews (2020)
Sep 2020Guest interview
Open original post ↗Guest interview
Open original post ↗TBS — Birth Day
Feb 29, 2020Programme preview
2人の元力士たちの第二の人生…
Featured in episode 705, a documentary following former wrestlers as they build their lives after retirement.
Open original post ↗Next step
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