Akinomaki 40,551 Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) Kotoshogiku (31) announced his engagement to Yumi Ishida (28). Introduced by an acquaintance he got to know her about a year and a half ago and one month later began a relation. Last October he proposed to her, giving her an hand-made picture book. Since this year they live together. "She supported me (after the grave injury in Kyushu 2013) ... With her I can calm down ... I want to stay active as long as possible and be at ease." They'll soon think about the marriage registration -no dates for the reception. http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/general/2015/02/20/0007755691.shtml Edited January 21, 2016 by Akinomaki 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swami 245 Posted February 20, 2015 Hearty congratulations from the Swami! Swami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScreechingOwl 343 Posted February 21, 2015 In sumo the landscape is littered with underachievers. Kotoshogiku has been the happy exception, an overachiever. I hope he has as much success in his marriage as he's had in his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 431 Posted February 21, 2015 They truly look a happy couple. Some smiles can't be faked, like in the second image Sumo will pass for him but I wish that his marriage not (with or without a "marriage registration") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inhashi 2,363 Posted February 21, 2015 Hurray!!! They look so happy ♥ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Kotoshogiku (31) announced his engagement to Yumi Ishida (28). Introduced by an acquaintance he got to know her about a year and a half ago and one month later began a relation. Last October he proposed to her, giving her an hand-made picture book. Since this year they live together. She lived in Sweden for 4 years from primary school 6th year on and speaks Swedish, English and Russian and also is adept in sign language. "She's too good for me" "I want to bring home a lot of kensho money." He refused to do the now standard for sumo female fans "carry in his arms like a princess", which he did for the press at his first engagement, announced before Kyushu 2012, which he canceled 3 months later. http://www.chunichi.co.jp/chuspo/article/sumo/news/CK2015022102000186.html http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2015/02/21/kiji/K20150221009846180.html http://www.daily.co.jp/sumo/2015/02/21/0007757619.shtml http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SezTtmzl6sY Edited February 21, 2015 by Akinomaki 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shitamachi 21 Posted February 23, 2015 When I first read this thread I thought it said "Kotoshogiku enraged." This is a much nicer story. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I intend(ed) to change the thread name to something with "marry" as soon it would/will be definite. They'll soon think about the marriage registration -no dates for the reception. He refused to do the now standard for sumo female fans "carry in his arms like a princess", which he did for the press at his first engagement, announced before Kyushu 2012, which he canceled 3 months later. Edited February 23, 2015 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) A recap of last time Announcing their engagement: Kotoshogiku and Makiko Fukuchi. The marriage registration is planned for after the Kyushu basho, the party for April the 20th. I hope this one meets the expectation of Sadogatake okamisan better, his last girlfriend was not welcome at all, although she was very nice, pretty, smart, funny and self confident. They met 3 years ago via an acquaintance and he proposed to her half a year ago. Announcing it while facing kadoban: "I thought that we could overcome a lot of ordeals together." The oyakata: "They should join forces and strive together." "It's really regrettable," said Kotoshougiku, announcing his un-marriage.today. "After Hatsu we had a discussion, and this is the result..After we announced our engagement, things seem to have fallen apart. We already sent out the invitations to many people, and that is inexcusable.." he added. The wedding was supposed to take place in April, but they hadn't submitted a wedding registration yet.. An apology was sent to all those that received invitations. "I've been dealing with my feelings and hope to lift them for Haru..I'd like to repay my fans' support by winning in Haru," said the sad man. Edited February 23, 2015 by Akinomaki 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Kotoshogiku (31) announced his engagement to Yumi Ishida (28). Introduced by an acquaintance he got to know her about a year and a half ago and one month later began a relation. Last October he proposed to her, giving her an hand-made picture book. Since this year they live together. That 6 page picture book he now made public. It shows his own sumo story, illustrator YOSHIE Hirano helped to make it. http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/1442968.html Edited March 7, 2015 by Akinomaki 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Kotoshogiku (31) announced his engagement to Yumi Ishida (28). ... They'll soon think about the marriage registration -no dates for the reception. Kotoshogiku hasn't changed, he still is only thinking: "I/we have the wish to register the marriage soon, but various timing exists. After the Natsu-basho, maybe." He had announced he'd aim for the yusho, could be that he has the intention to wait with the marriage till that (and keeps thinking and thinking ...) http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2015/04/19/kiji/K20150419010194960.html (a reminder: I don't do exact translations, I use the information of the article - -and of others - and write a post sometimes mixed with my interpretation) A marriage registration in Japan requires no timing: it is basically just the information to the authorities that the 2 are a couple, no ceremony, nothing, just a signed paper. Edited April 19, 2015 by Akinomaki 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted January 21, 2016 Kotoshogiku (31) announced his engagement to Yumi Ishida (28). "She supported me (after the grave injury in Kyushu 2013) ... With her I can calm down ... I want to stay active as long as possible and be at ease." They'll soon think about the marriage registration -no dates for the reception. The marriage registration was in July, the wedding reception is on the 30th this month, his 32nd birthday. In autumn she obtained a "food meister" qualification (invented by Japanese corporations - there are many, it has to be the athlete food meister) and now is the perfect nutrition coach for him. She's not watching him at the basho, but is busy with preparations for the reception and like usual with giving him a massage when he comes home and the perfect meal. http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/sports/sumou/497279/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,656 Posted January 21, 2016 Perfect timing to have a ceremony! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted January 21, 2016 I wonder how effective her massages can be on a guy his size... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted January 30, 2016 First news video of the wedding reception today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Au0wFmKz8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) About 630 guests at Kotoshogiku's wedding reception today on his 32nd birthday. The now usual mass of pics for him.http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/1598705.htmlpanel at the entranceand this from Kototsurugithis from?heading for the ceremonyshe got the ringhe got no ring but a watchThe usual 3 dress wedding (but 2 Japanese - 1 western, the red is often a western one) - looks like the red was below the whitewestern style for the cakewatch and ringguestsToyonoshimaHakuho Edited February 3, 2016 by Akinomaki 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted January 30, 2016 Wow, look at that cake.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnie 221 Posted January 30, 2016 Ahhhhhhhhhh, so the yusho was a wedding present! If the reception had been more commonly known about, we could have cobbled together a "theory". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 595 Posted January 30, 2016 That lady looks like she is a little 'spark plug'. I think he is very fortunate to have married her. (Holiday feeling...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakaebala 151 Posted January 30, 2016 This is just the most perfect hollywood story! Got married on his birthday, then he won the anniversary basho and became the first japanese yusho in 10 years etc... It's crying for a B-category movie about spirit, strength and love!!!! :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,842 Posted January 31, 2016 this from? https://twitter.com/tana_maru 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) A nice news video of Kotoshogiku's wedding on this page: http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlines/articles/CONN00315159.htmlI still have not found a way to download that video.The watch he got is a Calibre de Cartier Diver with steel and gold.She got a Van Cleef & Arpels platinum wedding band.The engagement ring with diamonds appears to be this The 2 visited the grave of the former Sadogatake to report his first yusho to his late shishohttp://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20160201/k10010393141000.htmlthe NHK video is already on YouTube, I skip the direct NHK linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKjbNgdhpP8 Edited February 2, 2016 by Akinomaki 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted February 1, 2016 Beautiful woman. Lucky man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted February 2, 2016 A nice news video of Kotoshogiku's wedding on this page: http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlines/articles/CONN00315159.html I still have not found a way to download that video. The watch he got is a Calibre de Cartier Diver with steel and gold. She got a Van Cleef & Arpels platinum wedding band. The engagement ring with diamonds appears to be this Asa-chan sumo news (the best in the morning) with focus on his parents and his wife: the day of the wedding, the yusho and more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UouTjMupx4Q 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,551 Posted February 14, 2016 this from? https://twitter.com/tana_maru An article about Yuuki Tanaka and the Hakata dolls of Kotoshogiku&wife he produced and has given him as present. Of course Tanaka is from Fukuoka (even -city but not from Hakata district). http://www.nishinippon.co.jp/nnp/f_sougou/article/224446 he wasn't satisfied with this pair and took it back for improvements The perfected dolls will be again on display at the 2nd wedding reception in Kotoshogiku's hometown Yanagawa on the 27th this one he had produced last year He then was invited to the Kyushu basho and the friendly relation developed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
