Darts
He enjoys playing darts in his spare time.
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KUMANOHANA
隈乃花
Kumanohana, whose real name is Ren Akiyama, is a former sumo wrestler from Fuchu, Tokyo. He trained at Takekuma stable and reached Jonidan 66. Away from sumo, he enjoys playing darts.
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- Real name
- AKIYAMA REN
- From
- Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
- Former stable
- Takekuma stable
- Highest rank
- Jonidan 66
- Height
- 167 cm
- Weight
- 105 kg
- Interests and skills
- Darts
- Representation
- Sumo Man handles enquiries about Kumanohana’s appearances through an agency agreement with Okuma Kanko.
Career highlights
- Reached Jonidan 66 in professional sumo.
- Competed for Takekuma stable before retiring in May 2026.
Source: Japan Sumo Association ↗
Available for
- Sumo demonstrations and cultural experiences
- Event and media appearances
BEYOND SUMO
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Appearances, media and activities
These credits refer to the individual performers and may include work arranged independently of Sumo Man.
Online media🇹🇼 Taiwan
Minami no Gotchan-nel — Taiwan food vlog
Appeared alongside Tenkaiho in a Taiwan food vlog exploring night markets and local restaurants.
Online media🇹🇼 Taiwan
Minami no Gotchan-nel — Taiwan travel vlog
Joined Tenkaiho in a Taiwan vlog visiting Longshan Temple and enjoying soup dumplings, shaved ice and local food.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Okuma Kanko — sumo training experiences
Participated in sumo training experience events on 28–29 July, 11 August and 15 August 2026.
Online media🇹🇼 Taiwan
KT story — Exploring Taiwanese food
Appeared alongside former makuuchi wrestler Tenkaiho in KT story’s video exploring Taiwanese food.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Takekuma stable end-of-tournament gathering
Appeared in a video of Takekuma stable’s May 2026 end-of-tournament gathering, which includes his retirement announcement.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Mochi-making event in Yukigaya-Otsuka
Joined fellow Takekuma stable wrestlers at a mochi-making event. A visitor’s report, accompanied by photos, names him among the participants.
Publication🇯🇵 Japan
ABEMA September tournament — bout with Komanokuni
His day-nine bout with Komanokuni was streamed and featured with video in ABEMA TIMES the following day.
Publication🇯🇵 Japan
Japan Sumo Association — July 2024 tournament
Featured in the Japan Sumo Association’s official post about his bout against Kikuchi at the July 2024 tournament.
Publication🇯🇵 Japan
Town News — interview with Ren Akiyama
An interview with photos covers his sumo experience at Mukainooka Technical High School, his entry into Takekuma stable and his ambitions.
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