Japan's First Female PM Faces Sumo Ring Taboo

Saturday, 2025/11/22112 words2 minutes460 reads
Japan has a new leader. Her name is Sanae Takaichi. She is the first woman to be Prime Minister of Japan.
Now, she faces a tough choice. In sumo wrestling, women are not allowed to enter the ring. This rule has been around for a long time. The winner of a big sumo contest gets a cup from the Prime Minister. But can Takaichi go into the ring to give the cup?
Some people think it's time to change this old rule. They say it's not fair to women. Others want to keep the tradition. Takaichi has not said what she will do yet. It's a big decision for Japan's new leader.
Japan's First Female PM Faces Sumo Ring Taboo

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  • leader
  • choice
  • tradition

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    What is the main issue Sanae Takaichi faces?