Sports fans have gathered in Tokyo's Shibuya entertainment district to mark two years until Japan hosts the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Tournament director Alan Gilpin unveiled the Webb Ellis Cup on Wednesday, saying "this vibrant and special nation will be the centre of the sporting universe for an amazing six weeks".
It will be the first time the tournament is staged outside the traditional rugby-playing countries and, to promote the event, the trophy will be taken around Japan for 46 days.
On Sunday, Gilpin told local organisers their preparations were not progressing as smoothly as they should. He specifically pointed out a lack of progress with training venues.
On November 2, venues for the 48 games in 12 cities will be announced.
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