Prime Minister “So that Japan and the world will be connected with a strong bond at the Rugby World Cup” September 19, 23:05
Prime Minister Abe greeted at a party held in Tokyo on the night of the 19th before the Rugby World Cup Japan tournament started on the 20th. “I want to pray that Japan and the world will be connected through rugby.” He expressed his expectations for the success of the tournament.
The party held at a hotel in Tokyo was organized by the Japan Rugby Football Association, and about 600 people attended, including those involved in the tournament and those in the local government where the game was held.
In the greeting, Prime Minister Abe said, “The world's largest rugby festival has finally begun. “We want to work together to support the participating teams with all their strength and welcome them with the best hospitality.”
On top of that, “The tournament will also be held in Kamaishi and Kumamoto, which are steadily recovering from major disasters. I am convinced that the excitement of seeing the full strength of the players will be the driving force for further recovery. I pray for a strong bond between Japan and the rest of the world through rugby. "