TOKYO -- The Japanese government is coordinating with the White House to have U.S. President Donald Trump attend a sumo wrestling tournament during his state visit in May.

The Trump administration has expressed interest in having the president present the Prime Minister's Cup to the winner of the summer tournament, which will be held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena, according to government sources.

The trophy will be presented May 26, the final day of the 15-day tournament. Trump's three-day visit is scheduled to conclude May 28.

Officials see the sumo event as a way to play up close bilateral ties but are weighing the proposal carefully in light of security and other concerns, sources said.

Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have bonded over rounds of golf on past visits to each other's countries.

During his Japan trip, Trump is set to become the first foreign leader welcomed by the new emperor, Naruhito, the crown prince who takes the throne May 1.

Trump, a well-known fan of American professional wrestling, would not be the only world leader to show an interest in Japan's national sport. Then-French President Jacques Chirac attended a sumo tournament on a 1996 visit and shook hands with wrestlers.