More from the Hidenoumi Press conference

[Moti Dichne]

"I've only ever done sumo since I was 10, so I don't know anything about the outside world," he said, but his plan for his second career was clear. "I'm going to try my hand at the real estate business," he declared. He plans to work for a real estate company in Tokyo run by a former classmate from junior high school. As for the type of job, he said, "I think it will be sales." He also showed his enthusiasm by saying, "I'm thinking of getting a real estate license. I'll gradually study while I work." Kise Oyakata (former Makuuchi wrestler Higonoumi), who was also present at the press conference, gave him his seal of approval. "He's very capable, so I think he'll succeed no matter what field he goes into." Hidenoumi smiled and said, "There are some things I'm a little worried about, but there are also things I'm looking forward to, and I want to do my best."