Heya changes during 2009

Azumazeki Beya - 15-June-2009 - Azumazeki Oyakata (Former Sekiwake Takamiyama) retired. Smooth takeover by retirement of former Maegashira #10 Ushiomaru as rikishi.

Takadagawa Beya - 4-August-2009 - Stock swap in preparation for retirement of Takadagawa Oyakata (Former Ozeki Maenoyama) in March 2010. Smooth takeover by Sendagawa Oyakata (Former Sekiwake Akinoshima).

Tamanoi Beya - 2-September-2009 - Tamanoi Oyakata (Former Sekiwake Tochiazuma) retired. Smooth takeover by Tochiazuma Oyakata (Former Ozeki Tochiazuma).