Masked wrestler takes seat in Iwate assembly

Masked wrestler takes seat in Iwate assembly

MORIOKA, Japan - Professional wrestler ''the Great Sasuke'' has a lawmaker's badge pinned to his lapel before attending the Iwate prefectural assembly May 6 for the first time since being elected to the assembly late last month. The 33-year-old wrestler, whose real name is Masanori Murakawa, is wearing a modified mask with the prefectural emblem emblazoned on it, instead of the colorful mask he usually wears in the ring, to show respect for the assembly.

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