Shōichi Kamikaze
Sumo wrestler (1921–1990)
神風正一
- Born
- 19 October 1921, Higashikagawa
- Died
- 15 May 1990
- Citizenship
- Japan, Empire of Japan
- Sport
- sumo
- Occupation
- rikishi
Kamikaze Shoichi (born Shoichi Akazawa; October 19, 1921 – May 15, 1990) was a sumo wrestler from Higashikagawa, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1937 and reached the top division in May 1942. His highest rank was sekiwake. He won six gold stars against grand champion yokozuna in the course of his career. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Kataonami. He left the Sumo Association in September 1952.
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