He briefly became head of Tokitsukaze stable after the death of Futabayama but was forced out as Futabayama's widow wanted Yutakayama to take over. As a result, he switched to the Tatsutagawa elder name and opened up his own Tatsutagawa stable in 1971.
He temporarily assumed leadership of Tokitsukaze stable following Futabayama's demise but was compelled to relinquish control as Futabayama's widow preferred Yutakayama to succeed. Consequently, he adopted the Tatsutagawa elder name and established his own Tatsutagawa stable in 1971.