Counting down to the Rugby World Cup 2019 … in Japan!LIFEA weekend in …As we approach the kickoff to the Rugby World Cup, The Japan Times visits all 12 venues to guide you where to relax when not watching the games!LIFEA weekend in …As we approach the kickoff to the Rugby World Cup, The Japan Times visits all 12 venues to guide you where to relax when not watching the games!Travel guides for the host cities of RWC 2019 locationsRead all travel guides for RWC 2019 locations, with a new one added each month A weekend in Yokohama: An instant attraction AUGUST 10, 2019 Get your fill in Yokohama, home to Chinatown and Cup Noodles A weekend in Kamaishi and Iwate: In recovery JULY 12, 2019 Educate yourself in natural disaster and don’t let the past discourage you A weekend in Kumamoto: Under the volcano smoke JUNE 8, 2019 Kumamoto has a bittersweet relationship with its geology A weekend in Kobe: Beyond beef and the quake MAY 11, 2019 The influence of foreign trade runs right through this major port city A weekend in Shizuoka: More than tea fields APRIL 13, 2019 Shizuoka is filled with rural gems secreted among the mountains A weekend in Osaka: Feast in the nation’s kitchen MARCH 8, 2019 Kansai’s largest city is all about having a good time A weekend in Toyota: Where tech meets tradition FEBRUARY 9, 2019 Read our guide to the city to find out what to do... A weekend in Oita: Head to the country JANUARY 12, 2019 From mountain caves to hot springs, Oita is where nature goes to... A weekend in Saitama: Coffee, temples and rafting DECEMBER 9, 2018 Although it’s within reach of Tokyo, Saitama is still off the tourist... A weekend in Sapporo: Crab, beer and gardens NOVEMBER 10, 2018 Famous for its snow, Sapporo still has much to offer in its... A weekend in Fukuoka: A city bursting with life OCTOBER 18, 2018 Kyushu’s compact seaside capital punches well above its weight A weekend in Tokyo: Unrivaled energy … SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Distraction awaits round every corner in Japan’s bustling capital For more Rugby coverage please visit The Japan Times Rugby Special 2019 at https://sports.japantimes.co.jp/rugby/special2019/
A weekend in Yokohama: An instant attraction AUGUST 10, 2019 Get your fill in Yokohama, home to Chinatown and Cup Noodles A weekend in Kamaishi and Iwate: In recovery JULY 12, 2019 Educate yourself in natural disaster and don’t let the past discourage you A weekend in Kumamoto: Under the volcano smoke JUNE 8, 2019 Kumamoto has a bittersweet relationship with its geology A weekend in Kobe: Beyond beef and the quake MAY 11, 2019 The influence of foreign trade runs right through this major port city A weekend in Shizuoka: More than tea fields APRIL 13, 2019 Shizuoka is filled with rural gems secreted among the mountains A weekend in Osaka: Feast in the nation’s kitchen MARCH 8, 2019 Kansai’s largest city is all about having a good time A weekend in Toyota: Where tech meets tradition FEBRUARY 9, 2019 Read our guide to the city to find out what to do... A weekend in Oita: Head to the country JANUARY 12, 2019 From mountain caves to hot springs, Oita is where nature goes to... A weekend in Saitama: Coffee, temples and rafting DECEMBER 9, 2018 Although it’s within reach of Tokyo, Saitama is still off the tourist... A weekend in Sapporo: Crab, beer and gardens NOVEMBER 10, 2018 Famous for its snow, Sapporo still has much to offer in its... A weekend in Fukuoka: A city bursting with life OCTOBER 18, 2018 Kyushu’s compact seaside capital punches well above its weight A weekend in Tokyo: Unrivaled energy … SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Distraction awaits round every corner in Japan’s bustling capital