Foreign tourists get a grip on sumo beyond ringside
Travel & Leisure
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.
