Wakafutase Tadayuki

Who is Wakafutase Tadayuki?

Wakafutase Tadayuki, born Tadateru Tojima, was a sumo wrestler from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. He made his professional debut in September 1960, and reached the top division in March 1966. His highest rank was komusubi. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association. He took over as a head coach at Asahiyama stable in October 1975 and died while still an active oyakata. He was succeeded as head coach by former ōzeki Daiju.