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 ...

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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Speed skating: Japan edges Canada to win women's team pursuit at World Cup

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Japan bettered Canada to win the women's team pursuit for the first time in two seasons at the speed ...

Will Japan’s first female prime minister defy sumo’s ban on women?

Sanae Takaichi must decide whether to break with centuries of tradition and step into the ring to present a trophy ...