Kitaseumi Hiromitsu

Kitaseumi Hiromitsu (北瀬海 弘光, born 2 July 1948 as Takashi Tsuchiya) is a former sumo wrestler from Kitahiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan. He made his professional debut in July 1964, and reached the top division in March 1972. His highest rank was sekiwake. He retired in May 1979 and was active elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Kimigahama. As Kimigahama-oyakata he first coached at Kokonoe stable, but moved to Hakkaku stable when it was started up by former Kokonoe wrestler Hokutoumi (the 61st Yokozuna) in 1993. He reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age of 65 in July 2013. The Kimigahama toshiyori-kabu (or elder name) was acquired by Hakkaku wrestler Okinoumi in October 2013.[1][2]

Kitaseumi Hiromitsu
北瀬海 弘光
Personal information
Born	Takashi Tsuchiya (1948-07-02) 2 July 1948 Kitahiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	109 kg (240 lb)
Career
Stable	Dewanoumi → Kokonoe
Record	536-526-6
Debut	July, 1964
Highest rank	Sekiwake (July, 1976)
Retired	May, 1979
Elder name	Kimigahama
Championships	1 (Jūryō) 1 (Makushita)
Special Prizes	Outstanding Performance (2) Technique (1)
Gold Stars	1 (Wajima)
* Up to date as of June 2020.