Nissan Stadium , a.k.a. the International Stadium Yokohama , is a multi-purpose stadium in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, which opened in March 1998. It is the home stadium of Yokohama F. Marinos of the J1 League.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup was the ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's rugby union teams. It was hosted in Japan from 20 September to 2 November in 12 venues all across the country. The opening match was played at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chōfu, Tokyo, with the final match being held at International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama. This was the first time that the tournament had taken place in Asia and outside the traditional Tier 1 rugby nations.
Dancers at the opening ceremony
A model of Mount Fuji at the opening ceremony with the teams in the finals being introduced
Japan taking on Russia at Tokyo Stadium, Chōfu.
Italy taking on Namibia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka.