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Rugby: Tonga vs. Japan

Japan players wave to the crowd following the team's 21-16 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Series rugby test match on July 29, 2023, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, western Japan.

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Rugby: Tonga vs. Japan

Japan players celebrate following the team's 21-16 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Series rugby test match on July 29, 2023, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, western Japan.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Tavis Knoyle (2nd from R) of Wales makes a pass during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Dan Biggar of Wales scores on a penalty during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Lou Reed (R) of Wales makes a pass during the first half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Harry Robinson of Wales (R) reacts after scoring a try during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Harry Robinson of Wales races to escape a tackle in the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Michael Broadhurst of Wales scores a try in the first half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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(2)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players start dashing toward their supporters after defeating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to win the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7.

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(1)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players burst out in joy after beating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to clinch the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament for the third consecutive year at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Ben Smith (C) of Kobe Kobelco Steelers runs with the ball during the first half of a Top League match against NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes on April 10, 2021, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan.

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Yu Tamura of Japan kicks a conversion in the first half of a Pacific Nations Cup rugby match against Tonga on Aug. 3, 2019, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Yu Tamura of Japan kicks a conversion in the first half of a Pacific Nations Cup rugby match against Tonga on Aug. 3, 2019, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korean school in Tokyo wins berth in national HS rugby tourney

Captain Mun Yang Son (C, below) of Tokyo Chosen High School scores a try in the first half of a game against Meiji University-attached Nakano Senior High School in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2015, leading the Japan-based North Korean school to a 29-10 win in the final of one of Tokyo's two preliminary rounds to qualify for the National High School Rugby Tournament at Hanazono stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jubilant N. Korean high school rugby players eye national tourney

Captain Mun Yang Son (far R) and other players of Tokyo Chosen High School respond to fans at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo by beating Meiji University-attached Nakano Senior High School in the final of one of Tokyo's two preliminary rounds to qualify for the National High School Rugby Tournament at Hanazono stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

Restaurant owner Kazuko Kawano, 73, poses at her restaurant in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 9, 2019, with a rugby jersey given to her by Japan player Luke Thompson. Thompson has frequently visited Kawano's restaurant near Hanazono Rugby Stadium, home of his Kintetsu Liners club. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Toyota Verblitz players look dejected after losing 48-21 to Panasonic Wild Knights in the semifinal of the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka scores the opening try during the first half of Panasonic Wild Knights' 48-21 semifinal win over Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Players from Panasonic Wild Knights celebrate their 48-21 semifinal win over Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka (R) runs on his way to scoring the opening try during the first half of Panasonic Wild Knights' 48-21 semifinal win over Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

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(2)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players start dashing toward their supporters after defeating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to win the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7. (Kyodo)

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(1)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players burst out in joy after beating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to clinch the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament for the third consecutive year at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7. (Kyodo)

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Coming-of-age ceremony under virus state of emergency

People wearing face masks attend a coming-of-age ceremony at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Jan. 11, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: Rugby ball-shaped watermelons

Farmer Kosuke Matsubara (R) provides slices from rugby ball-shaped watermelons to spectators at a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept, 22, 2019. The watermelons were produced at his farm near the stadium. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

Fans enter Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

People enter Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Namibia and Italy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Namibia supporters pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Italy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Namibia supporters pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Italy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Fans pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Fans pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Photo taken Sept. 22, 2019, shows Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Nambia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

File photo taken on Aug. 4, 2019, shows Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

File photo taken on Aug. 14, 2018, shows Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby ball-shaped produce

Photo taken Sept. 7, 2019, in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, shows pumpkins (top) and a watermelon in the shape of a rugby ball. Kosuke Matsubara, who lives near Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, one of the 12 venues of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, grows various fruits and vegetables in the shape of the ball to help boost the popularity of the sport. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby ball-shaped produce

Kosuke Matsubara holds a rugby ball-shaped watermelon at his farm near Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Sept. 7, 2019. Matsubara, who lives near the stadium, one of the 12 venues of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, grows watermelons, pumpkins, cabbages and others in the shape of the ball to help boost the popularity of the sport. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

Bar master Asako Azumaya, wearing a rugby jersey, chats with customers at her bar in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 10, 2019. Hanazono Rugby Stadium near her bar will host four World Cup matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup rice paddy art

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 5, 2019, shows rice paddy art in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, depicting the western Japan city's official mascot "Try" playing rugby. Hanazono Rugby Stadium (upper left) will host matches of the Rugby World Cup starting in Japan on Sept. 20. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Tonga players bow to the stands after a Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Tonga players bow to the stands after a Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after a 41-7 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after a 41-7 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after a 41-7 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players (blue) watch Tonga's traditional Sipi Tau war dance ahead of a Pacific Nations Cup match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players celebrate after winning a Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019, with captain Michael Leitch (front C) holding a photo of head coach Jamie Joseph and his late mother Maude. Joseph urgently flew to New Zealand following his mother's death. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Timothy Lafaele of Japan scores a try in the first half of a Pacific Nations Cup rugby match against Tonga on Aug. 3, 2019, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Timothy Lafaele of Japan is on his way to scoring a try in the first half of a Pacific Nations Cup rugby match against Tonga on Aug. 3, 2019, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo