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 ...

Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide ...
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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 ...

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 ...
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The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Here Are The Hot Spots For Black Women To Visit In Tokyo

I’ve always wanted to travel to Asia, specifically Japan, mainly because of my grandfather. In 1950, he served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged to Japan for gallantry in action. Hearing ...

Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...