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Trump Watches Sumo Match on Japan State Visit
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May 26, 2019
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0:45Now PlayingJapanese sumo fans say they’re happy President Donald Trump took the opportunity during his visit to Tokyo to watch the national sport in person — even if his attendance caused some changes to the usual arrangement for fans.
Trump presented a special trophy to the winner of a tournament after Sunday’s match.
Shinichiro Idehara, a 54-year-old government employee, bought a ticket after learning Trump would be going.
Idehara said “that means he has an understanding of Japanese culture and I’m happy to know that.”
And here’s what Mayuko Ueda, a 22-year-old office worker, had to say: “It’s good to see the American leader coming to watch a national sport. I hope that helps to deepen ties.”
The Japan Sumo Association instituted some safety precautions because of Trump, including cutting in half the number of same-day tickets sold. The throwing of zabuton cushions that participants sit on — something that’s traditionally done to express disappointment — was banned.
President Donald Trump says he had “a great day” playing golf and attending a sumo tournament with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Before the leaders and their wives sat down for dinner at a hibachi restaurant, Trump told reporters that he always wanted to see sumo wrestling and that it was an “incredible evening.”
Trump also said he hopes the “President’s Cup” that he presented to the tournament’s winner will be around “for many hundreds of years.”
Abe said he believes the presentation was an “unforgettable moment” for the champion wrestler.
Trump also said the leaders had a productive day discussing trade, the military and other topics during their time together.
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