Japanese tourism industry banking on Rugby World Cup boost english.kyodonews.net

In addition to rugby-related enterprises, restaurants and entertainment attractions are also expected to benefit from the influx of foreign cash.
The city is also promoting the tours by engaging American YouTube influencers who post videos of sightseeing spots.
"Through hands-on experiences, we hope to fully utilize this opportunity to show the best of Higashiosaka," said Yasuhiro Nishida, chief of the Higashiosaka Tourism Agency, which organized the tours.
Meanwhile, the Tokyo-based Japan Campingcar Rental Center has been inundated with inquiries from rugby powerhouse countries like New Zealand.
We met the needs of people wanting to get around easily to the venues," a staff member in charge of rental vehicle center said.