Referee Matthew Carley shows a yellow card to Harry Hockings of Japan for a high tackle on Alex Mann of Wales during last Saturday's Test match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
In Minato City, just to the east of central Tokyo, you will come across the temple of Zōjō-ji. Shigeru Konno is buried there, having lived a fine life until the age of 84.
Known throughout the rugby world as Shiggy, this wonderful man headed up Japanese rugby for many years. The foundations he laid led to his country hosting the 2019 World Cup.
Speaking perfect English, Shiggy often told of his failure as a Kamikaze pilot. His mission was set for September, 1945, but it was cancelled when Japan surrendered just a couple of weeks before he was due to take off on a one-way flight.
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