He made his professional debut in March 1975, joining Hanakago stable.
After many years in the lower ranks he finally reached the makuuchi or top division in March 1988 at the age of 28.
His best result in a tournament came in September 1988 when he won eleven bouts, defeated ōzeki Konishiki and received the Fighting Spirit Award.
Upon his retirement in November 1994 he was unable to obtain elder stock and become a member of the Japan Sumo Association.
[1] Sanshō key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=Technique Also shown: ★=Kinboshi; P=Playoff(s) Divisions: Makuuchi — Jūryō — Makushita — Sandanme — Jonidan — Jonokuchi