Economy
Rugby World Cup lured big-spending Westerners to Japan
Attracting visitors from far and wide key to nation's tourism goals
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Rugby World Cup introduced Japan to high-end wining and dining
Tokyo Olympic hospitality packages are selling out fast despite $58,000 prices
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In pictures: Japan's Rugby World Cup dream comes to an end
Emotions remain high after loss, satisfied with first advance into knockout round
Rugby World Cup
Japan's rugby dream run ends after progress lifts ticket sales
Matches 99% sold out amid sports tourism boost as tournament moves to knockouts
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All Blacks scrum with Hello Kitty to dominate business
New Zealand's rugby team pours ad revenues into further team building
Tea Leaves
Lessons in identity and sport from Planet Rugby
Japan's Brave Blossoms show they have skin in the game
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Win over Scotland boosts Japan's push to form pro rugby league
Twelve teams planned for 2021, tapping excitement over Brave Blossoms
Natural disasters
Super typhoon stalls Tokyo's trains and planes
Disruption raise concerns about 2020 Olympics after storm halts World Rugby Cup
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Typhoon hits Rugby World Cup with first-ever cancellation
Storm expected to strike on Saturday as teams brace for first-round washouts
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Diversity strengthens Japan on and off the rugby pitch
People from different backgrounds bring new thinking and unexpected benefits
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Rugby fans throng Japan, spilling out on less-beaten paths
World Cup events bring tourist money to sites beyond big city centers
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Japanese city torn by 2011 disaster now rocks Rugby World Cup
Hosting games a 'dream come true' for Kamaishi after horrors of past tsunami
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Japan rises to rugby's world No.8 -- The match in pictures
Win over No.2 Ireland puts Brave Blossoms in highest ranking to date
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Japan catches rugby fever with stunning Ireland upset
World Cup attracts 420,000-plus fans in first 12 games
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Why rugby spirit matters to Japan companies
Domestic team owners Toyota, Canon and Panasonic leverage values of game to embrace diversity
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Japan's part-time wages surge on Rugby World Cup
Foreign-language speakers, souvenir sellers and guards in high demand
Rugby World Cup
Japan's hot springs rethink tattoo bans for Rugby World Cup
More resorts near tournament venue decide to accept inked-up guests
Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup tickets 95% sold out ahead of opening match
500,000 foreign fans expected to help create a $4bn windfall for host Japan
Rugby World Cup
Don't run out of beer, Rugby World Cup organizers warn bar owners
Spectators drink six times more beer watching rugby than soccer
The Big Story
Japan's 'epoch-making' Rugby World Cup: false dawn or breakout moment?
To enter the big leagues, game seeks to untangle itself from Japan Inc ownership
The Big Story
World Cup gives embattled Airbnb a second chance in Japan
Home-sharing and luxury hospitality hope to score ahead of 2020 Olympics
Media & Entertainment
Rugby plays for maximum Asia exposure with World Cup TV rights
Free broadcasts will serve sport better than quick buck, says governing body
Rugby World Cup
Japan opens arms to half a million fans for Rugby World Cup
Businesses and cities nationwide expect boost from dedicated fans
Business trends
Ex-Merrill broker brings trading skills to Rakuten sports teams
Big name bookings have led to full stadiums and sponsorships