A Japanese wrestler elected to his local council can keep his signature mask on while handling city business, as long as officials check his identity first. Billyken Kid, 52, won a seat on the Kawanishi Municipal Assembly in October after campaigning in the mask, and four of the council’s five political groups backed his request on November 6th. Supporters approved it despite the council having no clear rules about masks, while opponents questioned how he would present himself as a public official.
Billyken says the mask helps him focus, and he hopes his work will win over those who object. He also plans to make exceptions; for example, he’ll remove it for memorial services and consider the wishes of host groups when visiting them on official business. He belongs to Osaka Pro Wrestling.
Source: Metro
