Trump, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, presented a huge custom-made trophy to the winner. They use up to 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of salt during every 15-day tournament, according to the Japan Sumo Association. ___MEN ONLYOnly men can become professional sumo wrestlers, because under sumo's Shinto tradition, women are considered unclean, and are not allowed to enter the ring. ___RIGID CUSTOMUnlike other athletes, sumo wrestlers are considered living performers of cultural tradition and are expected to be role models. This is especially true of the yokozuna — those considered to have dignity and grace in addition to outstanding sumo skills.

Source: Fox News May 26, 2019 12:33 UTC