Chikubayama Masakuni, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Chikubayama Masakuni

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1957

Place of Birth: Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Chikubayama Masakuni (born August 21, 1957 as Makoto Tazaki) is a former sumo wrestler from Ukiha, Fukuoka, Japan.
He made his professional debut in 1973, breaking into the top makuuchi division thirteen years later in 1986.
His highest rank was maegashira 13.
After retiring in 1989 he became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association.
He is the head coach of the Miyagino stable and his most successful wrestler is yokozuna Hakuho.