Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off limits to women, even its new prime minister
- Posted on November 22, 2025
- By Washington Post
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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 presenting the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament trophy on Sunday.
