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Mitsuru Kitano, the new Japanese ambassador to Ireland, was hopeful of a good performance from his side as he opened his residence to host his first official event last week.
As a keen rugby supporter and former flanker for his local team, he will savour his country’s win over Ireland. He points out that there has been a groundswell of grassroots support for rugby — Japan’s third sport behind professional baseball and soccer.
