Rugby in Yokohama

Rugby in Yokohama

Yokohama, the second largest city of Japan is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world. The city of Yokohama is also known for its various sports activities. Rugby in Yokohama is one of the favorite sports.

The game of rugby is not exactly one of the premier sports in Japan. But the sport of rugby in Yokohama has been gaining in popularity. Many youngsters of Japan are getting influenced by the tough nature of rugby. The number of youngsters willing to take part in the sports of rugby is finding some amount of exposure. Besides some amount of government initiative, some of the private organizations are working in co-ordination with one another to provide the rugby enthusiasts with quality training and practice. In September 2006, world renowned rugby celebrities from the reputed rugby playing nations visited Yokohama.

Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, one of the highly acclaimed sports clubs in Yokohama is doing a pretty good job in the development of rugby in Japan. If you are on a tour to Yokohama, make it a point to visit the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, where you can share the thrills of your favorite game of rugby with friends and many like-minded people. About a century ago, Kobe and Yokohama took part in an annual rugby match. The tradition of Japan's rugby union has continued ever since.

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