Sapporo readies for rugby's big drinkers at World Cup

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SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - There is excitement in the air, mixed with a sense of trepidation, in Sapporo as the northern Japanese city prepares itself for an influx of rugby fans during the opening weekend of the World Cup.

Australia face Fiji and England take on Tonga in back-to-back matches on Sept. 21 and 22, with over 80,000 fans expected in the city over the weekend.

Sapporo welcomed 2.52 million visitors in 2017 and is well used to accommodating tourists heading to the city for the region's famous food and to visit the surrounding hiking trails and ski resorts. "We have a big beer garden and it is our expectation that tourists during the Rugby World Cup will come," said Sumiyoshi, who expressed some concern that the nomihoudai, or 'all you can drink', option may cause some issues.Making sure the beer taps never run dry is a priority.

 

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