A Guide to Japan
a mug. It’s about the wellbeing and enjoyment of
the guests, as well as the sign of both respect and
friendship for those involved.
Whilst there are 14 million rugby fans in Japan,
it’s by no means classed as the national sport. That
would be sumo wrestling; a competitive form of
full-contact wrestling where wrestlers must force
their opponent out of the circular ring they’re in or
get them to touch the floor with more than just their
feet.
Are You Japan Ready?
There’s a fantastic online tool that’s been created
that covers a lot of things Britons will want to brush
up on before heading out to Japan for Rugby World
Cup 2019: https://japanready.englandrugbytravel.
com/
From tips on etiquette, to a list of attractions to
visit and restaurants to dine out at, as well as key
phrases that will be handy to learn, such as how to
ask for the price of something, for the bill at dinner
and even to let someone know that you’re lost.
It’s not too late to book a package to attend Rugby
World Cup 2019. There are still packages available
that allow you to see England, Scotland and Wales
play, as well as the Tour IP package (https://2019.
englandrugbytravel.com/). This package is made
up of return international flights, 11-nights’ bed and
breakfast accommodation, official match tickets to
four matches (the two semi-finals, the bronze final
and the final), two excursions, a special event with
rugby legends, an official merchandise pack and
access to experienced travel reps throughout your
time in Japan.
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