More than 420,000 people watched the rugby World Cup in the first week of the race September 27, 18:09

It turned out that over 420,000 people watched the game in the first week of the Rugby World Cup Japan.

This was announced by the organizing committee of the convention on the 27th.

According to it, the number of spectators in 12 games held in the week from the opening of the month to the 26th of this month is more than 426,000, and the average of one game is about 35,000.

The largest number of spectators were the Irish and Scottish matches held on the 22nd at the Yokohama International Stadium, which has the largest capacity among the 12 game venues.

The second most popular card was New Zealand and South Africa's best card of the first league held on the 21st at the same Yokohama International Stadium, with 63,649 people visiting.

In addition, 45745 spectators watched the opening match between Japan and Russia on the 20th at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo.

According to the Organizing Committee, 97% of the 1.8 million tickets sold were sold.

In addition, 270,000 people visited the “Fan Zone”, which is set up in 16 locations nationwide and where you can enjoy “Public Viewing” in a week.

“I think we have received many positive comments from all over the world in response to Japan as a host country, and the results of the preparations that have been promoted by people all over the country. The first week was a great thing, ”he commented.