A huge pro-wrestling fan, Trump once body-slammed and shaved the head of an American wrestling bigwig during a televised event. But the taciturn and highly-ritualised world of sumo is a world away from the garish costumes, flamboyant characters and scripted bouts beloved of American teenagers. "Trump will sprinkle his stardust, but I don't believe sumo fans want it," long-time sumo expert Mark Buckton told AFP. But Trump's apparent interest in the sport could end up hurting sumo enthusiasts, because of the heavy security required for the presidential visit. "To have an American president watch Japan's national sport is amazing," insisted florist Kanako Tanabe, 46.

Source: Bangkok Post May 24, 2019 04:47 UTC