Futagoyama beya moving as well..

[Moti Dichne]

Futagoyama beya is moving to the newly empty Azumazeki premises. It's going to happen this month, so a quick one. From Shozawa, Saitama to Shibamata, Katsushika. The original Azumazeki  beya was established in Sumida, Tokyo, but moved in 2018 to Katsushika.  The heya was one of the attractions in Katsushika, so Futagoyama moving there will keep it intact as a tourist attraction. The building has about 450 square meters and as it is only three years old, it is in relatively good shape. A two-storey building. "I was thinking of a three story building, but an injured rikishi won't be able to climb so I decided we'll have to make do with one story for the rikishis' living quarters," said the Oyakata. The first floor will consist of a kitchen, a keiko-ba, and a bathroom in addition to a large hall.  The second floor will house a sekitori's private quarters and another room, about 30 square meters, so it's a good looking heya. It's also only a 30 minute drive to the Kokugikan. It was a one hour journey from the current Futagoyama premises (also established in 2018) involving a lot of hassle. Futagoyama, like Tatsunami, wanted the heya closer to where the action is, as the degeiko ban will not last forever. The oyakata nearly gave up on his search for a better heya, but this opportunity came along and he jumped on it. "The deceased ex-Ushiomaru (Azumazeki Oyakata) was a close friend of mine when we were active and i wanted to do what I can to help, " said Futagoyama (ex-Miyabiyama). The move is between Ichimons as well, from Dewanoumi to Takasago, which in itself does not happen often.