Why Japan’s Leader Won’t Enter the Male-Dominated Sumo Ring NYT Par :Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno 25 janvier 2026 à 11:57 Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues. © Jiji Press/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesThe Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, also known by his Japanese ring name Aonishiki Arata, receiving the trophy that is awarded to the winner of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sunday.