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Japan's RWC opening in pictures: A colourful display of talent

September 21, 2019
Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup ahead of the Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup ahead of the Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Japan's ancient culture was showcased last night in the opening of the Rugby World Cup.

Tokyo welcomed the rugby world to Asia in a colourful display of talent. 

 View the cemermony in a snapshot of pictures covering the event. 

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup.

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the opening match of the Rugby World Cup, a Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the opening match of the Rugby World Cup. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup ahead of the Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. (Source: 1 NEWS)


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