Which university teams popularized rugby in Japan in 1899?
Keio and Waseda
Tokyo and Kyoto
Osaka and Nagoya
Hokkaido and Tohoku
Answer
Rugby was popularized in Japan by local university teams, particularly Keio and Waseda, in 1899. These universities played a significant role in establishing rugby as a popular sport in Japan and laid the foundation for the growth of the national team.
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