Another Isegahama beya attached Oyakata speaks

[Moti Dichne]

On the 10th, during the Haru Jungyo held in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, Isegahama - beya attached Oyakata, Tateyama (former Makuuchi  Homarefuji, at some point in the past was rumored to be the successor of the heya), spoke to the press. He commented on the punishment decided the previous day for Isegahama Oyakata, who had assaulted his deshi, Hakunofuji, which included a two-rank demotion. Tateyama started off by saying, "Violence is wrong," and then said that the punishment "is being said to be too lenient by the public, but there are circumstances to consider. I think it is appropriate." Regarding Hakunofuji, who was the trigger for the incident, he said, "He has learned his lesson about alcohol and is remorseful." He stated that the best countermeasure is to "not let him drink at drinking parties," and encouraged him by saying, "He just has to work hard at sumo. I'm relieved that the punishment was clearly announced yesterday. It's a turning point," he said, emphasizing that there was no unrest within the heya, "As far as I can see, there is nothing." Going forward, they will restart under the guidance and supervision of the Kyokai and others, and will be subject to a collective guidance system that includes the four Oyakata attached to Isegahama beya.