For Fukuoka, hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup is the perfect opportunity to build a reputation as one of the most attractive sporting cities in Asia.Although the city has a rich rugby-playing tradition, organizers are resorting to some creative ways to get locals out to watch games, including incorporating a rugby-loving manga character in hopes of drawing more new fans to the sport.The port city on Kyushu's northern coast has long been a gateway to the rest of Asia, with records showing nearby Dazaifu played a key role in diplomacy with China and the Korean Peninsula from at least the seve…READ FULL ARTICLE
