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TENKAIHO TAKAYUKI
天鎧鵬 貴由輝
Tenkaiho Takayuki, whose real name is Takayuki Minami, is a former top-division (makuuchi) sumo wrestler from Kumamoto. His highest rank was Maegashira 8. He now draws on his experience as a sumo commentator, media guest and participant in cultural events.
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- Real name
- MINAMI TAKAYUKI
- From
- Tamana, Kumamoto, Japan
- Highest rank
- Maegashira 8
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 155 kg
- Interests and skills
- Social media
- Representation
- Sumo Man handles enquiries about Tenkaiho’s appearances through an agency agreement with Okuma Kanko.
Career highlights
- Reached Maegashira 8 in professional sumo.
- Provides sumo commentary for ABEMA and runs Okuma Kanko.
Source: Japan Sumo Association ↗
Available for
- Sumo commentary and talks
- Media interviews and event appearances
- Sharing sumo culture with guests
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.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
Nippon TV — Ariyoshi Zemi, 2026
Appeared as Takayuki Minami in the programme’s food challenge.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
NHK Kumamoto — Autumn Grand Sumo Talk Show
Announced as a guest at NHK Kumamoto to discuss the autumn tournament and wrestlers from Kumamoto.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
NHK Kumamoto — Kumaroku!
Discussed the highlights of the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK Kumamoto’s regional news programme.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament viewing event
Hosted a tournament viewing event on 25–26 July 2026 at Chanko Izakaya Suzuki-chan.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Hara-touch Fan Event 2026 — Fukuoka
Was named as an MC for the fan event promoting the Kyushu tournament.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Toyonoshima no Osumo-chan — episode 71
Discussed the May tournament and promising young wrestlers with Toyonoshima.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Minami no Gotchan-nel — official YouTube channel
Launched his official channel in March 2026 to share sumo culture and life beyond the ring.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
NHK Grand Sumo — Exploring Ryogoku
Reported from Ryogoku in a feature on the neighbourhood’s sumo culture.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
Nippon TV G+ — Joint training with the Dewanoumi group of stables
Appeared in a programme about joint training among sumo stables in the Dewanoumi group.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Sumo Museum — Oyakata Talk
Appeared as Kitajin at the Sumo Museum’s talks with sumo elders.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Jissen Women’s University — Tokiwa Festival 2024
Appeared as Kitajin in a talk with Tateyama, Izutsu and students.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Toyonoshima no Heya — seventh live event
Appeared as Kitajin, sharing stories and drawing live on stage.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Hara-touch Fan Event 2024 — Fukuoka
Appeared at Canal City Hakata for a fan event promoting the Kyushu tournament.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Kanjin Grand Sumo — Noto earthquake relief
Served as MC for the first part of the earthquake-relief event at Ryogoku Kokugikan, appearing under his coaching name, Kitajin.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
Nippon TV — Ariyoshi Zemi, 2024
Appearing under his coaching name, Kitajin, he joined Sanoyama in a food challenge and finished a chicken rice bowl weighing over 3.3 kg.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Jissen Women’s University — Tokiwa Festival 2023
Appeared as Kitajin in a talk show bringing sumo closer to students and visitors.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Japan Sumo Association — Kyushu Tournament Guide
Appeared as Otowayama to introduce food stalls, shops and other attractions at the Fukuoka venue.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Grand Sumo Fan Festival 2022
Drew portraits on the spot under his coaching name, Otowayama. His illustrations were also displayed in an exhibition.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Jissen Women’s University — Tokiwa Festival 2022
Appeared as Otowayama in a talk show and an illustration challenge with the student art club.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
Nippon TV — Ariyoshi Zemi, 2021
Took part in the programme’s food challenge as Otowayama.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
Jissen Women’s University — Tokiwa Festival 2021
Appeared as Otowayama in a talk show with Iwatomo, Kumagatani, Izutsu and Hidenoyama.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Japan Sumo Association — Oyakata Channel
Hosted livestreams and discussed his sumo career and interests in the first Oyakata Profile episode.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
Docomo Healthcare — Rockin’ Sumo Band web advertisement
Formed a rock band with Toyonoshima, Gagamaru and Asahisho in a web advertisement for Moveband 2.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
ABEMA — Grand Sumo commentary
Commentated as Otowayama on 15 January 2021 and continues to provide commentary after leaving the Japan Sumo Association.
Online media🇯🇵 Japan
GAGA CHANNEL — interview series
Discussed his tourism business, memories of training and life as a sumo elder, and tournament predictions.
Television🇯🇵 Japan
NHK — Ohayo Nippon
His official website lists an interview appearance on this morning news programme.
Event🇯🇵 Japan
MC for Oyakata Talks at Tokyo tournaments
During his time as a sumo elder (oyakata), he regularly hosted talks at the Tokyo tournaments, introducing wrestlers and fellow elders.
Minami no Gotchan-nel — official YouTube channel
Source ↗GAGA CHANNEL — interview series
Source ↗Toyonoshima no Osumo-chan — episode 71
Source ↗Minami no Gotchan-nel — official YouTube channel
Source ↗Minami no Gotchan-nel — official YouTube channel
Source ↗Japan Sumo Association — Oyakata Channel
Source ↗Docomo Healthcare — Rockin’ Sumo Band web advertisement
Source ↗GAGA CHANNEL — interview series
Source ↗GAGA CHANNEL — interview series
Source ↗GAGA CHANNEL — interview series
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