Making his debut in 1921,[1] he inherited the shikona, or ring name of the founder of his stable and 19th century ōzeki, Kagamiiwa Hamanosuke.

He secured his first kinboshi or gold star in January 1930 with a win over Miyagiyama, the first tournament in which the system was introduced.

In January 1937, he was promoted to his final rank of ōzeki, simultaneously with Futabayama.

In January 1939 he had a bout with Banjaku that went on so long a rest break (mizu-iri) was called.

Sanshō key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=Technique     Also shown: ★=Kinboshi; P=Playoff(s) Divisions: Makuuchi — Jūryō — Makushita — Sandanme — Jonidan — Jonokuchi Sanshō key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=Technique     Also shown: ★=Kinboshi; P=Playoff(s) Divisions: Makuuchi — Jūryō — Makushita — Sandanme — Jonidan — Jonokuchi Sanshō key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=Technique     Also shown: ★=Kinboshi; P=Playoff(s) Divisions: Makuuchi — Jūryō — Makushita — Sandanme — Jonidan — Jonokuchi