maenoshin yasuo (born 17 april 1961 as yasuo sawabe) is a former sumo wrestler from chikuho, fukuoka, japan. he made his professional debut in march 1977, and reached the top division in november 1985. his highest rank was "komusubi". he retired in march 1990. he became an elder of the sumo association under the name yamahibiki, but was forced to leave his position for disciplinary reasons in january 1997.