Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan to deliver 430 bil. yen economic benefit

The local organizing committee for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan said Tuesday the event will likely deliver an economic benefit totaling 437.2 billion yen ($4.11 billion) to the country.The tournament, which will last for 44 days in autumn next year, is expected to attract 400,000 foreign tourists, with their spending likely to total 105.7 billion yen."Rugby World Cup 2019 represents an unprecedented economic opportunity for the whole of Japan with a wide range of opportunities across many sectors that will stretch beyond the 12 host cities," said Japan Rugby 2019 CEO Akira Shimazu."Through…READ FULL ARTICLE