Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off limits to women, even its new prime minister

Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister. But women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring, and she may skip ...

Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

Will Japan’s first woman PM challenge the sumo ring taboo?

Japan’s first woman prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, now faces a symbolic test: whether to enter the male-only sumo ring to ...

Japan's 1st Female Leader Faces A Taboo Over Entering Male-Only Sumo Ring

The winner of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament that ends Sunday will be presented with the Prime Minister's Cup. Some of her ...
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Japan’s first female leader faces taboo on entering male-only sumo ring

Grand champion Asashoryu of Mongolia, left, receives the Prime Minister's Cup from Chief Cabinet Secretary and soon-to-be ...
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Japan’s first female prime minister confronts long-standing ban on women entering the sumo ring

Sanae Takaichi made history in October when she became Japan's first woman to serve as prime minister. Now she faces another potential milestone: whether to challenge the long-standing prohibition ...