On the two occasions Tōōyama was demoted to sandanme, in July 2003 and May 2005, he had got winning records (kachi-koshi) that promoted him back to makushita.
Due to this and to injuries he had acquired throughout his career, he announced his retirement from active competition after the September 2007 tournament.
After retirement he worked at a supermarket run by a member of his stable's support association, later being promoted to store manager.
[7] Around 2008 and 2009, Yoshinori wrote and published a book telling of his daily life while an active sumo wrestler, titled みんなの大相撲―あなたの知らない力士たちのドスコイ生活 (lit.
[10][11] Tōōyama's favoured technique are listed at the Sumo Association as oshi (pushing) rather than grappling and fighting his opponents on the mawashi.
Sanshō key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=Technique Also shown: ★=Kinboshi; P=Playoff(s) Divisions: Makuuchi — Jūryō — Makushita — Sandanme — Jonidan — Jonokuchi