Kuwae Issei - 桑江 一生 (born September 20, 2004) is a Filipino-Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kawasaki, Kanagawa. He made his debut in March 2023 and currently wrestles for Futagoyama stable. His highest rank as of 2025 is sandanme 14.
Early Life[]
Pascual Justine France was born on September 20, 2004, in the town of Capas in Tarlac Province, Philippines.[1] He moved to Japan at an early age and settled in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. France started sumo wrestling in elementary school and was a member of the sumo club at Kawanakajima Junior High School. At Mukainooka Technical High School, he helped his team reach the top 16 at the Inter-High School Sumo Championship, and he also made it to the top 8 in the 115 kg weight class at the Kanto Tournament.[2] After high school, he joined Futagoyama stable.
Career[]
He made his professional debut in March 2023 and was given the shikona "Kuwae" (桑江). He uses Kawasaki, Kanagawa, as his birthplace instead of the Philippines so he is not counted as a foreign wrestler. He finished his first three tournaments with a 5-2 record and was promoted to sandanme in November 2023 where he finished with a 3-4 record, his first career make-koshi.[3]
Fighting Style[]
Kuwae defeats Yoshiazuma by oshidashi (push out)
Kuwae is an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used is a straightforward oshidashi (push out).[4]
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 35-21/56 (8 basho)
- Sandanme: 14-14/28 (4 basho)
- Jonidan: 10-4/14 (3 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 5-2/7 (1 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Kuwae Issei (2023.03 - )
Gallery[]
