Unexplored Nuances in the Lives of Contemporary Japanese Women That Will Leave You In Awe!
Sumo-Sidelined and Tussles with Tradition
In the heart of Japan, sumo wrestling isn’t just a sport—it’s a legacy pulsating with tradition and ceremony. But here’s the twist: this world, with its colossal warriors and sacred rituals, has always had a “please keep off the grass” policy for women. Rooted in beliefs that deem women “unclean,” they were once thought to throw off the wrestlers’ groove with merely a gaze. Talk about imagined superpowers!
Though times have evolved and women can now cheer from the stands and wrestle in the amateur realm, competing professionally is still a no-no. But with some women eager to shake things up, surely there is hope!