Misugiiso Takuya
Misugiiso Takuya is a former sumo wrestler from Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1971, and reached the top division in November 1977. His highest rank was maegashira 2. He was a member of Hanakago stable and served as sword-bearer to his stablemate Wajima during the yokozuna dohyo-iri.
He retired in September 1986, and as of 2016 he is an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Minezaki. He is also the head coach of Minezaki stable which he founded in 1988. He speaks English due to his frequent trips to Hawaii. He is married with one son.
