'Re-written history': how Japan reacted to shock win over Ireland

Joy on the front pages and the streets while some speculated that World Cup hosts should now be a Tier 1 rugby nationJapan’s media devoted copious column inches to Japan’s stunning victory over Ireland on Saturday, in a reflection of the outpouring of joy that greeted the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history. Related: Japan’s Shizuoka sensation against Ireland can attract new audience | Robert Kitson Related: ‘I am hugely proud’: Japan’s Jamie Joseph praises team after Ireland upset 大勢の記者でごった返すミックスゾーン。大会組織委員会が声を拾えない記者のために用意しているレコーダー置きの空き箱を、自ら持って取材を受ける #リーチマイケル 主将。こうした振る舞いが、私のような取材者の心もひきつけ…