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Higashiosaka City Hanazono Rugby Ground - Rugby's Holy Land! History and Access Explained

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Japanese name: 東大阪市花園ラグビー場 - ラグビーの聖地!歴史とアクセスを解説

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WHAT TO DOHigashiosaka City Hanazono Rugby Ground - Rugby's Holy Land! History and Access Explained

The oldest rugby-only stadium in Japan, in Higashiosaka, known as the venue of the high-school championship.

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The oldest rugby-only stadium in Japan, in Higashiosaka, known as the venue of the high-school championship.

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Opened in 1929, the oldest rugby-only stadium in Japan. Known as the sacred ground of high school rugby, the National High School Rugby Football Tournament is held here every year. A major renovation in 2018 made it a stadium holding about 27,000 people, and during matches the museum inside is opened free to spectators.

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