Sapporo

Hokkaido Barbarians to help Sapporo put best foot forward at World Cup

Oct 6, 2018 | KYODO NEWS

• Sapporo out to entertain Rugby World Cup fans after disaster traumas
• Brian Brew looks to bring rugby to masses at Rugby World Cup

Kamaishi

Steel-producing Kamaishi's nature, history a Rugby World Cup draw

Sep 19, 2018 | KYODO NEWS

• Tsunami-hit Kamaishi pins recovery hope on Rugby World Cup
• Transport, accommodation a challenge for tsunami-hit Kamaishi
• Former Japan rugby player helps build Kamaishi stadium for World Cup

Kumagaya

Kumagaya World Cup venue linked to station by "Rugby Road"

Dec 14, 2018 | KYODO NEWS

• Kumagaya locals out to share their culture with Rugby World Cup fans
• Kumagaya aiming to raise profile as rugby town through World Cup

Higashiosaka

Osaka's cuisine helps city live up to billing as Japan's kitchen

Mar 11, 2019 | KYODO NEWS

• Journey through sacred home of Japanese rugby
• Former prop throws weight behind rugby in its Japanese heartland
• Spiritual home of rugby in Osaka reborn ahead of World Cup

Fukuoka

Fukuoka looks to leave lasting impact with Rugby World Cup

Dec 7, 2018 | KYODO NEWS

• Fukuoka a treat for the eyes and taste buds
• Fukuoka shaping up to be Japan's startup capital

Kumamoto

Rugby: Kumamoto looks forward to fulfilling dream of hosting 2019 World Cup

Oct 19, 2018 | KYODO NEWS

• Rugby: Kumamoto Castle Park to reopen for 2019 World Cup in Japan
• Blessings of nature enrich Kumamoto cuisine