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Japan's RWC opening in pictures: A colourful display of talent

September 21, 2019

Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup ahead of the Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) — Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup ahead of the Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Japan's ancient culture was showcased last night in the opening of the Rugby World Cup.

Tokyo welcomed the rugby world to Asia in a colourful display of talent.

View the cemermony in a snapshot of pictures covering the event.

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup. — Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the opening match of the Rugby World Cup, a Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) — Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the opening match of the Rugby World Cup. (Source: 1 NEWS)

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Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup ahead of the Pool A game at Tokyo Stadium between Russia and Japan in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) — Kabuki performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup. (Source: 1 NEWS)

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. — Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. (Source: 1 NEWS)

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