Sumo-related exhibit being held at skyscraper ahead of special bouts

Sumo-related exhibit being held at skyscraper ahead of special bouts

Visitors view an exhibit of sumo-related items, including a bowl of a mountain of rice model (far R) showing how much of the grain a wrestler eats per meal, at JP Tower in central Tokyo on Aug. 12, 2015. At far left is salt model showing how much salt is sprinkled over the ring by wrestlers per tournament day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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