Higashiosaka ready for 2019 Rugby World Cup

Kyodo -- Jul 14

With just about two months to go before the Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan for the first time, excitement is in the air in Higashiosaka, where the holy land of Japanese rugby -- Hanazono Rugby Stadium -- is located.

Hanazono stadium, modeled on English rugby's mecca Twickenham, in southwest London, will host four World Cup pool matches.