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

TOKYO — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether ...
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A sumo champion shows Japan’s real feelings about foreigners

Japan recognizes that it needs foreign nationals. Foreign residents bring energy and innovation to this country, and they ...

Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian wrestler to win Grand Sumo Tournament

Aonishiki became the first sumo wrestler from Ukraine to win a grand tournament after he defeated Yokozuna Grand Champion Hoshoryu in a playoff on Sunday.

Breaking barriers or respecting tradition? Japan’s female PM Sanae Takaichi and sumo

Takaichi, a staunch conservative who supports Japan’s traditional gender and paternalistic values, may not break the taboo.

Ukraine-born sumo wrestler Aonishiki is the first from his country to win a top championship

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has become the first from his country to win an elite-level sumo championship. Hoshoryu was ...
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The Hype Is Real - Sumo Citrus®, The World's Most Loved Fruit Returns To Stores January 2021

DINUBA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumo Citrus is bound to be the most snackable fruit of 2021! Right now, freshly ripened Sumo Citrus are dangling from California trees waiting to be ...

Sake and sea bream: Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki savours first title

Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki said sake never tasted so good as the 21-year-old savoured his Emperor's Cup triumph at the ...
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Sumo and Sushi event returns to Logan Square

An event called Sumo and Sushi has returned to The Fields Studios in Logan Square. It's unique mix of entertainment and education, as ABC7's Ryan Chiaverini found out firsthand. It is part of a ...