When the An Ambassador gets rough!. Wrestler from the diplomatic corps. Mr Sugimura, Japanese Ambassador to Paris, demonstrated his prowess as a Jujitsu wrestler, when he twice through Professor Kawaishi, founder of the Franco Japanese jujitsu club, at a meeting of the club in Paris. Mr Sugimura is now over 50 years of age. He is a former university champion at jujitsu and is holder of the black belt, denoting a high rank as a wrestler. Photo shows, Mr Sugimura (facing camera) getting to grips with his opponent. 31 January 1938