To go with AFP story Japan-Social-Women-Sumo, Feature by Jessica Glanz
In a photograph taken on January 25, 2015, female sumo wrestler Shiori Kanehira (R) practices with a teammate during a training session at Nihon University’s sumo club in Tokyo. The proportion of female sumo wrestlers remains small — there are almost 300 boys taking part in the sport for every girl in Japan’s elementary schools, according to the Japan Sumo Federation. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA