According to the JSA, Fujinokawa becomes the first wrestler from Kyoto Prefecture to reach sekiwake in 198 years, following in the footsteps of Hiodoshi, who made it for the October tournament in 1828.
Fujinokawa made sekiwake rank for the 2026 Aki banzuke. He is the first wrestler from Kyoto to reach sekiwake in 198 years. Source: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20260831-346290/