Mike Raggett is the author of "101 Great Things about Japan -- Anime to Zen" which contains more advice for those traveling to Japan.
(CNN) You're off to Japan for the Rugby World Cup or thinking about making the trip.
New Zealand beat Australia 34-17 to win its second straight Rugby World Cup at Twickenham Stadium, London in October 2015.
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