Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Sumo judge

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Sumo judge

検査役審判委員
alternative words: Ringside judge, Kensa yaku, Shinpan iin, Kensayaku, Shinpaniin
keywords: sumo
related topics: Sumo , Sumo referee
explanation: Sitting at the 4 sides of sumo ring, they (4 persons) can make an eventual opposition to the umpire's judgment (mono ii). Then, they discuss together on the ring and give a conclusion to the empire: it may be a confirmation of the judgment, a reversion or an indecision. In the latter case, the wrestlers have to begin another match (tori naoshi). Those persons are elected among retired sumo wrestlers. Shinpan-iin (judge) is the modern name of Kensa-yaku (controller).