What is "kirinji"

Kirinji may refer to:

• Kirinji (band), a Japanese pop band
• Kirinji Kazuharu (born 1953), former sumo wrestler known as Kirinji from 1974–1988
• Daikirin Takayoshi (1942–2010), former sumo wrestler known as Kirinji from 1962–1970

is an indie pop band from Sakado, Saitama formed of brothers Takaki and Yasuyuki Horigome. The group was formed in October 1996.　They have released eight original albums and sixteen singles to date and are still active. The two are also pursuing their own solo efforts.