TOKYO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Red-faced, the two sumo wrestlers crashed together, grappling their way around the raised earthen ring until one pushed the other over the side. A typical scene in Japan's ...

When thinking of sumo wrestlers, it's natural to picture huge Japanese men wearing tiny loincloths, struggling to push each other out of the ring. But Saturday, children and adults of all shapes and ...

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues. By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno Reporting ...

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