Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may not step into the ring during a closing ceremony of a grand sumo tournament, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara indicated on Tuesday. “The prime minister wishes to respect tradition and culture,” Kihara said at a press conference when asked whether Takaichi intends to present a trophy to a tournament winner in person. Under current sumo traditions, women are not allowed in the ring. “The government has not yet made a decision on the matter,” Kihara said. “We will consider an appropriate response based on the prime minister’s will.” END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Takaichi May Not Step into Sumo Ring
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