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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October 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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November 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm
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61st IBC Cup Rugby Invitational Match An exciting match between Nippon Steel Kamaishi Seawaves and Kurita Watergush Akishima will be held at Iwagin Stadium in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture on 7 November 2026. Rugby fans can look forward to an action packed encounter so watch out for updates on IBC Cup Rugby Tickets and match day information.
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We understand why you are here
Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese, and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online, but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are support in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues, and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors | Start |
| 7 November 2026 | Iwagin Stadium | Morioka | 11:00 | 12:05 |
IBC Cup Rugby Tickets
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| Central Unreserved Seating | 2,500 JPY | Approx. $17 USD |
| General Admission | 1,500 JPY | Approx. $10 USD |
| High School Student Admission | 500 JPY | Approx. $3 USD |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category, and availability and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been list.
The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets are issue as physical paper tickets or through digital ticketing methods.
Why this event matters in Japan
The IBC Cup Rugby Invitational Match is a regular fixture in regional Japanese rugby union and an opportunity for fans to see top-level competition outside of the major metropolitan leagues. This year’s 61st edition features an intriguing clash between the Nippon Steel Kamaishi Seawaves, a historic side with deep roots in Iwate Prefecture and a proud industrial rugby heritage, and the gritty Kurita Watergush Akishima, a competitive challenger known for its physical and disciplined approach to the game.
There’s a particular kind of community atmosphere at the matches in the regional prefectures, such as Iwate, with the passionate local supporters and the traveling fans who respect the sporting traditions of Japanese club rugby coming together. It is a significant showcase for regional pride, bringing top-level rugby talent to the local Morioka community. For international visitors, this invitational match provides an authentic window into Japanese sporting culture far beyond the standard tourist hubs, offering an intimate and welcoming matchday experience in a scenic northern setting.
IBC Cup Rugby Tickets: How you receive your tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan—event organizers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verify resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticate as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involve. Where physical tickets are issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. And where tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application use for the event so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collect in Japan, we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are support in English throughout.
Venue and access: IBC Cup Rugby Tickets
Iwagin Stadium: Iwate Prefecture, Morioka, Japan. An outdoor sport and rugby stadium built for the local area with general admission and centrally located reserve seating for close-up views of the pitch. The stadium is locate in Morioka, and fans typically get to the venue by local buses or taxis from Morioka Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line, near the landmark of the Kitakami River.
Frequently asked questions
The 61st IBC Cup Rugby Invitational Match takes place at Iwagin Stadium in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture.
International visitors can secure tickets for the Nippon Steel Kamaishi Seawaves versus Kurita Watergush Akishima match seamlessly through Jasumo without needing a local Japanese phone number or credit card.
Tickets for the 61st IBC Cup Rugby Invitational Match in Morioka are available in categories including central unreserved seating and general admission, with discounted options for high school students.
If the 61st IBC Cup Rugby Invitational Match sells out through standard channels, Jasumo continues searching through trusted networks and verified resale sources to secure valid entry for international visitors.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Tickets for the 61st IBC Cup Rugby Invitational Match are delivered directly to your accommodation in Japan via secure courier or Japan Post, or managed electronically with clear English guidance.
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