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Caption: Though it is closed off to the public, there is way you can visit a sumo beya (training stable) in Tokyo.
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Caption: Visits to the sumo beya typically include lunch with the wrestlers. They need to consume about 10,000 calories a day, so guests are in for a nutrient-dense, high-caliber stew called chankonabe. It’s delicious.
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Caption: The base of the carbo-loaded chankonabe stew, a daily staple for sumo wrestlers, is dashi and miso with meats, seafood, and veggies mixed in. It’s humble and hearty.
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Caption: Since there is no talking, no eating, no drinking, and no selfies during the practice session, being able to share a meal with the athletes afterward offers an opportunity for a little relaxation.