Hakata Ekimae-dori Street will turn into a rugby field!

Going along with the Japan national team match held on October 5, 2019, a part of Hakata Ekimae-dori Street will turn into a car-free “Hakata Rugby Street” where the whole town of Hakata will boost the rugby mood.

There are a lot of things in which you can fully enjoy rugby, including Top League players’ demonstrations of “professional skills” such as how to tackle and “tag rugby” games where the whole family from children to adults can enjoy!

Together with the once-in-a-lifetime mega event, enjoy rugby right in the middle of the street!

Contents of Event

◆Demonstration by Top League players

13:30: Japan women’s national rugby team “Sakura Fifteen” talk show
15:30: Top League players vs children ―tug of war and mauling showdown
16:00: Let’s watch Top League players’ amazing skills up close! Technical and powerful demonstrations of how to tackle, pass, etc.
16:30: Top League’s managers and coaches comment about rugby

◆Tag Rugby

Tag rugby game where the whole family from children to adults can have fun
[1] 12:00 – 13:30
[2] 14:00 – 15:30

◆Let’s try rugby techniques (try, pass, scrum, etc.)

12:00 – 17:00

◆Hospitality gourmet dishes

Famous restaurants representing Hakata/Fukuoka will offer a super lineup of menu! They also have a great selection of rugby fan’s must-have drinks.