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Prime Minister Defends Ban on Women in Sumo: “This Isn’t About Gender Equality, It’s About Preserving Japan’s Traditions”

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Japan’s first female Prime Minister has declared she will never set foot on a sumo wrestling ring, defending the centuries-old tradition that bars women from the sacred “dohyo,” even as the practice faces renewed scrutiny in the modern era. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her position clear during a campaign speech in Fukuoka, addressing a controversy that has simmered since she assumed office as the nation’s 104th prime minister last October…
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calfkicker.com broke the news in on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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