One million fans without tickets are expected to watch live screenings of matches at 16 fan zones in 12 cities across Japan during the Rugby World Cup.
Giant screens in the zones will show matches live and food trucks will offer dishes of the host cities and participating countries. Fans will be able to enter the sites for free and enjoy traditional performing arts and talk shows featuring rugby players.
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