Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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International rugby returns to Osaka as the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 brings elite test-match competition to Higashi-Osaka’s iconic Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Featuring a high-stakes double-header on Saturday, 12 September 2026, the semifinals bring together Japan, Fiji, Canada, and the USA in a critical fixture on the road to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
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- The Evolution of Trans-Pacific Rugby Competition: Dry Pacific Nations Cup
- Why Experience International Rugby Live in Osaka :Dry Pacific Nations Cup
- Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Tickets and Match Details
- Why Book Through Jasumo
- How It Works
- Secure Your Pacific Nations Cup Tickets
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Venue & Access
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The Evolution of Trans-Pacific Rugby Competition: Dry Pacific Nations Cup
The Dry Pacific Nations Cup is an annual event in the southern hemisphere and the trans-Pacific area for rugby union. World Rugby created the tournament to help improve competition throughout the Pacific Rim. It has become a display of speed, strength and smart strategies. The 2026 version is the time this important competition has taken place. It comes after an international schedule that matches up with World Rugbys global plans before the 2027 Mens Rugby World Cup, in Australia.
The tournament in 2026 is built around match days that take place in Japan. It starts with a match on the semifinal day at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka. This stadium is a place for rugby. Then the tournament moves to Tokyo for the matches. The first match starts at 4:00 p.m. Time. The team that has won the two tournaments, Fiji plays against Canada. Fiji is well known for their passing and fast running in open spaces. They are coming into this tournament hoping to win
In the match of the day, which starts at 7:05 p.m. Local time Japan, the host country plays against the USA Eagles. The Japanese team, called the Brave Blossoms is coache by Eddie Jones. They use a fast style of play called “Cho-Soku Rugby.” This style is meant to confuse the team by quickly moving the ball and keeping a strong defense. Japans style has gained a lot of respect from people around the world. Playing at Hanazono gives the team a good chance to test new players against strong teams from across the Pacific. For fans who come to watch this double match gives them a chance to see four big rugby nations play one, after another in the same stadium.
Why Experience International Rugby Live in Osaka :Dry Pacific Nations Cup
Watching rugby in Japan is really something special. The people who watch rugby in Japan are known around the world for how much they know about the game how nice they are to visitors from other countries and how they cheer for both teams. At Hanazono Rugby Stadium the seats are really close to the field so you feel like you are right in the middle of everything. You can hear every hit and every time someone breaks through the other teams line.
When you go to a rugby match it is a mix of amazing athletes playing and the local sports culture. Outside the stadium people get together to try all sorts of food and drink cold Asahi Super Dry beer. This makes it feel like a party for everyone no matter where they are from. If you are traveling to Japan going to the Pacific Nations Cup in Osaka is something you will always remember. International rugby, in Japan is an experience that you will not find anywhere else. The Japanese rugby fans and the rugby matches themselves make it a fun event to attend.
Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Tickets and Match Details
Saturday, 12 September 2026 – Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka (16:00 & 19:05 Kick-off)
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Reference Price (USD) |
| Category Four (Corner Stand / Standing) | ¥2,000 – ¥3,000 | $13 – $20 |
| Category Three (North / South Stand) | ¥3,500 – ¥5,000 | $23 – $33 |
| Category Two (Main / Back Stand) | ¥5,500 – ¥8,000 | $37 – $53 |
| Category One (Main / Back Stand) | ¥10,000 – ¥13,000 | $67 – $87 |
| Premium Seating | ¥15,000 – ¥16,000 | $100 – $107 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirm at the time of enquiry.
Tickets for this match day give you access to both of the games that take place at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The seats are spread across types from seats right next to the field that are reserve to areas at the end of the stadium where people stand. For this game there is a Japanese ticket lottery. The first chance to apply for the lottery is open until Sunday 9 August 2026 at 23:59 JST. The ticketing sites, in Japan have rules, including checking that you have a Japanese identity and that you have a Japanese mobile phone number.
Understanding the Japanese Ticket Lottery System
In Japan, high-demand sporting fixtures and live events commonly allocate initial ticket inventory using a ballot system known as a lottery (抽選). Rather than offering immediate first-come, first-served purchases, event organizers open an application window during which fans register their desired seat tiers. Once the registration period closes, organizers draw successful applicants at random. This standard procedure ensures equitable access across the domestic marketplace.
Because this Pacific Nations Cup fixture uses a ballot allocation process, overseas buyers must navigate specific entry deadlines and registration hurdles. As application conditions and seating options vary between sales phases, Jasumo verifies and confirms the exact terms directly before finalizing any order. Visitors interested in securing tickets through the ballot phase can contact us to discuss available options for this event.
How to Request Tickets
To request tickets for the Pacific Nations Cup 2026 in Osaka, please prepare your preferred seating tier, party size, and match date details. Use the Contact Us form to submit your details, and our concierge team will review current availability to assist with your order.
Why Book Through Jasumo
People who like sports and live in countries often have a hard time buying tickets to events in Japan. They run into a lot of problems with paperwork and technology. Jasumo helps these sports fans by providing a service that makes it easier for them to buy tickets when they travel to Japan. Jasumo is like a helper that takes care of all the ticket problems, for travelers who want to watch sports in Japan.
- Access: Official Japanese ticketing portals, venue lotteries, and booking systems require Japanese residency, local identity verification, and domestic phone numbers. Jasumo secures tickets through our wide network of sources, including event organizers, official ticketing channels, event owners, and verified resale platforms when standard allocations sell out.
- Communication: Processing instructions, ballot updates, and venue regulations are provided primarily in Japanese. Jasumo handles all official correspondence with domestic ticket providers and maintains clear English-language communication with you throughout.
- Payment: Domestic payment gateways in Japan frequently decline credit cards issued outside Japan. Jasumo processes transactions via established domestic channels, allowing you to complete payment smoothly using standard international payment methods.
Every ticket that is bought using Jasumo is checked to make sure it is real before it is sent. We send tickets or the things you need to use them directly to your hotel or your Airbnb in Japan using local mail or delivery companies. There is a fee, for getting the tickets checking them and handling them locally; our team tells you all about the rules when you contact us.
How It Works
- Submit Enquiry: Contact Jasumo with your requested match date, seating category preference, and total number of tickets required.
- Review Quote: Our team verifies ticket availability, calculates current pricing, and sends you a transparent quote in English.
- Complete Payment: Settle your order securely online using your preferred international payment card.
- Receive Tickets: Jasumo authenticates your tickets and delivers them directly to your hotel Airbnb accommodation in Japan before the event.
Secure Your Pacific Nations Cup Tickets
You can watch international rugby in Osaka live from the seats at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Get your event date the kind of seats you want and the total number of people who are going ready. Then contact Jasumo today to start making your reservation for rugby. International rugby is a thing to see and you can see it live, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semifinals are held at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, featuring a double-header fixture on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Hanazono Rugby Stadium is easily accessible via the Kintetsu Nara Line. The nearest station is Higashi-Hanazono Station, located approximately ten minutes away on foot.
A ticket lottery is a standard Japanese ballot system where applicants submit entries within a specified timeframe, and ticket rights are randomly awarded once the window closes.
Yes, matchday tickets for 12 September 2026 provide entry to both scheduled semifinal fixtures at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
Following the Osaka semifinals, the tournament moves to Tokyo for the third-place play-off and final match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on 19 September 2026.
An order is made up of the face-value ticket price, the cost of the platforms used to purchase the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event and order varies, customers should contact Jasumo directly for a personalized quote.
Venue & Access
Hanazono Rugby Stadium (Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
- Nearest Station: Higashi-Hanazono Station (Kintetsu Nara Line), approximately an 8 to 10-minute walk to the main gates.
- Local Landmark: Located adjacent to Hanazono Central Park (Hanazono Chuo Koen).
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