Foreign tourists get a grip on sumo beyond ringside

From Asakusa to Osaka, operators offer hands-on shows and dinner packages International tourists take part in a salt-throwing purification ritual at Asakusa Sumo Club in Tokyo's Asakusa district. (Nanami Sato) TOKYO — Japan's booming overseas tourism market is fueling demand for sumo attractions, as foreign visitors unable to secure tickets to official tournaments turn to immersive experiences that offer a taste of the sport's rituals, techniques and cuisine.

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