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My Take
Honestly, the moment I hear the name Mitoizumi, I get this vivid mental image of a big man planted on the dohyo like he grew there — solid, unhurried, completely at home. Born in Mito, Ibaraki in 1962, he literally wore his hometown on his body every time he stepped into a bout, which is the kind of local pride you just don't see enough of anymore. He was famously the type to fling salt dramatically across the ring — they called him the "Salt Shaker" — and there's something about old-school rikishi like that which gets me. It's not flash. It's the weight of years in the sport, the quiet authority of a guy who showed up and did the work long after anyone was watching the scoreboard.
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Overview
Mitoizumi Masayuki is a former professional sumo wrestler born on September 2, 1962, in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. His ring name carries the name of his hometown, Mito, reflecting a strong connection to his place of origin. Born in the Year of the Tiger under the Virgo zodiac sign, he built his career in the demanding world of professional sumo. Wrestling for Takasago stable from 1978 to 2000, he reached the rank of sekiwake, won a top-division championship in 1992, and was nicknamed the "Salt Shaker" for the huge handfuls of salt he threw; he is now the elder Nishikido.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mitoizumi Masayuki
- Name (Japanese)
- 水戸泉政人
- Reading
- みといずみ まさと
- Real name
- 小泉政人
- Born
- September 2, 1962 (age 64)
- Origin
- Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Sumo Wrestler
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitoizumi Masayuki born?
Mitoizumi Masayuki was born on September 2, 1962 and is 64 years old.
Where is Mitoizumi Masayuki from?
Mitoizumi Masayuki is from Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
What does Mitoizumi Masayuki do?
Mitoizumi Masayuki works as Sumo Wrestler.
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