Yokozuna Kisenosato said Saturday he is determined to regain his form after pulling out from five consecutive grand sumo tournaments due to injuries.

"I will concentrate on preparing myself with a strong will," the 31-year-old said at a Japanese traditional bean-throwing event.

Kisenosato made his yokozuna debut at the 2017 Spring Basho as the first Japan-born grand champion since Wakanohana in 1998. However, he has missed all or part of the last five meets since coming from behind to win last March with a 13-2 record.