Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious ...
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to abide by tradition and not enter a sumo ring, where women are prohibited.
The sumo ring has always been a “sacred” arena where “only men may tread, bound by centuries of ritual and pride”, said The Japan Times. But now that Japan has elected its first female prime minister, ...
Record-breaking success and incredible assimilation have both been made possible by the young Ukrainian’s diligence, maturity and strong willpower.
A Ukrainian refugee has become the first person from his country to win an elite-level sumo tournament. Danylo Yavhusishyn - known by his sumo ring name Aonishiki - arrived in Japan as an 18-year-old ...
"It kind of takes over your life," said Mr Templeton. "When we're in the gym, we're training for sumo. When we're cooking at ...
Richard Riggs, from Barnsley Sumo Club, says he believes the sport is for everyone.
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