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STATE GUEST

Rugby
May 9, 2017
England coach Jones says preparation, not draw key for Rugby World Cup
Former Japan coach and current England boss Eddie Jones said Tuesday he didn't care what pool his team ends up in when the draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup is made Wednesday at Kyoto State Guest House.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 2, 2017
Hall of Famer Sakata, wrestling legend Yoshida among presenters for RWC draw
World Rugby Hall of Famer Yoshihiro Sakata and Olympic wrestling legend Saori Yoshida will be among the presenters at next week's draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, organizers announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 24, 2016
Kyoto State Guest House selected to host 2019 Rugby World Cup draw
Next May's draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be held at Kyoto State Guest House, World Rugby announced Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2016
Kyoto State Guesthouse opens to public for trial run
The government began a 12-day public opening of the Kyoto State Guesthouse on Thursday as a trial run before year-round access begins in July.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Nov 19, 2015
Tokyo opens the doors to the State Guest House
As part of campaign to attract more overseas tourists to Japan, the government is planning to open the State Guest House in Tokyo’s Minato Ward to general visitors as early as April next year, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2015
Japan's State Guest House could soon be open to tourists
As part of campaign to attract more overseas tourists to Japan, the government is planning to open the State Guest House in Tokyo's Minato Ward to general visitors as early as April next year, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 4, 2014
Obama summit set for April 24
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to host U.S. President Barack Obama as a state guest on April 24 in Tokyo.

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