女性は土俵から降りてください, Sumo wrestling ring in Japan
The phrase '女性は土俵から降りてください' translates to 'Women, please get off the sumo ring', referencing an incident in Maizuru, Japan.
This statement was announced in April 2018 when women went into the sumo ring to provide first aid.
Sumo is a traditional Japanese sport often associated with Shinto rituals that usually prohibits women from entering the ring.
Despite this incident causing debate, the gender restriction for sumo rings remains largely intact in Japan.
The controversy ignited national and international discussions on gender inequality in Japan.
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