Antonio Inoki on Tuesday announced he will make a return visit to North Korea this week, as the DPRK celebrates the day of its foundation on September 9.

Kanji Inoki, 74, better known as Antonio Inoki, is a former professional wrestler and a current member of Japan’s House of Councillors.

Speaking at the Upper House Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, he said he will leave Tokyo for North Korea on Wednesday and stay in Pyongyang from Thursday until next Monday.

“Starting from tomorrow, I will be on a visit to North Korea,” Inoki said. “I hope (my visit) will help