NHK News was involved in Japan's Rugby National Team's outstanding cultural activities at the "Kikuchi Kan Award"

Rugby representative from Japan participated in "Kikuchi Hiroshi Award" excellent cultural activities October 21 16:26

At the Rugby World Cup, the Japanese national team that had the best 8 results for the first time in history will receive the “Kikuchi Hiroshi Award” which is given to individuals and organizations involved in outstanding cultural activities.

In response to the Rugby Japan National Team's best 8 participation, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Literature decided to give the Rugby Japan National Team the "Kikuchi Hiroshi Award" which is given to individuals and organizations involved in outstanding cultural activities. .

Regarding the reason for the award, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Literature stated that “players from various countries became“ ONE TEAM ”and the appearance of defeating the powerhouse gave courage throughout Japan.”

It was announced on the 18th of this month that the Kotoshi Kikuchi Hiroshi Award will be presented to four individuals and groups, including novelist Jiro Asada and NHK's infant program “Okasan to Issho”. An additional announcement was made as the team finished all game dates.

The Kikuchi Hiroshi Award ceremony will be held in Tokyo in early December.

Japan National Rugby broke through the first league in the World Cup Japan Tournament with four wins and lost to the powerhouse and South Africa in the quarterfinals on the night of the 20th.