Rugby World Cup Seiji Hirao cheering on a bar related to the day of death Kobe October 21 4:32
The 20th, when the Rugby World Cup Japan vs. South Africa was held, overlapped with the death date of former Japanese representative Seiji Hirao who died three years ago. Rugby fans gathered in a bar related to Kobe City, and cheered with Mr. Hirao's shadow.
Former Japan representative Seiji Hirao, who was called “Mr. Rugby”, has been instrumental in organizing the World Cup, but died at the age of 53 on October 20, three years ago.
The 20th when the quarter-final against South Africa was held coincided with Mr. Hirao's death date, and the bar in Chuo-ku, Kobe, where Mr. Hirao had been attending for nearly 30 years, was decorated with photos and uniforms, so let's support together And about 20 fans gathered.
The gathered people stood up and cheered for every Japanese pinch and opportunity, and when Japan was defeated, they praised the good fight of both teams and applauded them vigorously.
A man in his 40s said, “I lost, but I was glad to be able to cheer on a great game with Hirao, my hero.”
Mr. Yukihiko Katayama (72), a store owner who had a close relationship with Mr. Hirao for many years, said, “I feel fateful that the game was played on Mr. Hirao's day of death. I think I am pleased. "