He was born Masaharu Hatta (八田 政次) in Mikasa, Sorachi District, Hokkaido, the second son of a miner.

He was transferred to Takasago stable in May 1919 when his stablemaster Tachiyama (by then going by the elder name Azumazeki) abruptly quit the sumo world.

Although he did not win any championships at the ōzeki rank he continued to have good results until he hurt his right leg in a match against Dewagatake [ja] in May 1926.

In May 1951 he quit the Sumo Association following disagreements with Takasago's stablemaster, ex-Maedayama, that saw him transfer briefly to Tatsunami stable.

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