University of the Ryukyus campus
The University of the Ryukyus (琉球大学, Ryukyu Daigaku), abbreviated to Ryudai (琉大), is a Japanese national university in Nishihara, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1950, it is the westernmost national university of Japan and the largest public university in Okinawa Prefecture. Located in the Senbaru neighborhood of the town of Nishihara, its campus borders both the village of Nakagusuku and the city of Ginowan.
The university has a sumo club which was established by physics student Tetsuhiro Matsuda. After graduating from university, Matsuda joined Takasago stable and became the first professional sumo wrestler to graduate from a National University. Matsuda wrestled under the shikona Ichinoya and could not break through the sandanme division, but he was better known for his longevity in the sport.
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| Ring Name | Real Name | Stable | Debut | Highest Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichinoya | Tetsuhiro Matsuda | Takasago | 1983.11 | Sandanme 6 |