Rugby: $4 bil. benefit expected for World Cup in Japan amid tourism boom english.kyodonews.net

The economic benefit impact report by the local organizing committee of the Rugby World Cup, released in March 2018, says that the tournament to be hosted in Asia for the first time since the inaugural edition in 1987 could attract up to 1.8 million fans, including 400,000 from overseas.
"Visitors who come to Japan for the tournament are expected to spend an average 20,000 yen per day, giving their stays a sizeable economic impact."
"The key is whether Japan can offer convenient and attractive services for foreign travelers that encourage them to stay and spend," Katsurada said.
While the projected economic impact of the Rugby World Cup may be achieved, the country's initiative to link sports to businesses needs to be further strengthened if the country wants to maximize the benefits from the Rugby World Cup, the analysts say.
"While the sports boom may continue through the Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, it is certain to lose its attraction afterward," Katsurada said.