Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off-limits to women, even its new prime minister

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime ...

A woman leads Japan, yet she’s still forbidden from entering sumo’s sacred ring

Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, leads the nation yet remains barred from entering sumo’s sacred ring, ...
Milwaukee Independent

Japan’s sumo centennial reflects a sport balancing sacred tradition and pressures of modern appeal

Today, sumo is a modern sport with records, rules and a governing institution that celebrated its 100th anniversary in ...
The New Paltz Oracle

Mid-Hudson Valley Pagan Pride Plans for Community Event

There are no large, public outreach organizations for pagans in the Mid-Hudson Valley area. For those who are pagan or pagan ...