The autumn basho—Hakuho was strong; Itsunomiya impressive, but yokozuna underperformance stood out. On senshuraku The Mainichi Newspapers presented the prize =photos left bottom.
Back to Eko-in kanjin sumo (Sumida 2-8-10). More topics remain; today rakugo.
The Sumo Association museum notes:
Tanikaze, Onogawa, Raiden—the three great rikishi—plus shogunal viewing raised popularity. Peak fame in Tenmei–Kansei with 2nd-gen Tanikaze (1750–1795).
Hence rakugo Sanoyama, alias Tanikaze compassionate sumo.
Legend: Tanikaze fixed one bout for juryo Sanoyama with a sick mother—backstage at Eko-in senshuraku—not historical but woven with gossip over a woman.
Senshuraku: crowd chants Sanoyama. Tanikaze seems to allow a push, heel out—Sanoyama wins gifts for filial piety.
Ukiyo-e above is Shunsho depicting Tanikaze vs Onogawa—not this story.
Rakugo ochi varies. Ryucho ends simply: Tanikaze compassionate bout.
Kentaro: Sanoyama stable name; Konomori bought share but kept losing—Sanoyama curse.
Kinba ochi unclear—after bout men converse:
That final push—well heard. Push works—famous filial son.
Filial puns on koko—pickled-goods shop okoko, fans explain.
Other ochi online:
Gambler lost on upset visits Tanikaze: Compassion bout? Tanikaze: I tried but yokozuna cannot lose to juryo—foot slipped. Gambler: I lost a thousand ryo.
Fine punch line.