1934 Tour of Japan

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkbp:attendance varied by match
gptkbp:cultural_impact promoted cultural exchange
gptkbp:cultural_practices sports diplomacy
gptkbp:date 1934
gptkbp:duration 1 month
gptkbp:events subsequent tours to Japan
gptkbp:fan_engagement increased local interest in rugby
gptkbp:finale_date July 1934
gptkbp:historical_context pre-World War II sports relations
gptkbp:historical_significance paved the way for future international matches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1934 Tour of Japan
gptkbp:influence inspired youth rugby programs
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:Japan_Rugby_Football_Union
gptkbp:legacy increased popularity of rugby in Japan
gptkbp:location gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:match_type test matches
gptkbp:media_coverage limited
gptkbp:notable_match various cities in Japan
June 1934
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Fergie_Mc_Cormick
gptkb:Colin_Meads
gptkb:Murray_Mexted
gptkb:Brian_Lochore
gptkbp:number_of_matches gptkb:5
New Zealand 10, Japan 3
New Zealand 15, Japan 0
New Zealand 20, Japan 0
New Zealand 25, Japan 0
New Zealand 5, Japan 0
gptkbp:outcome New Zealand won all matches
gptkbp:part_of 1934 in sports
gptkbp:participating_teams gptkb:Japan_national_rugby_union_team
gptkb:New_Zealand_rugby_team
gptkbp:referee local and international referees
gptkbp:significance first international rugby tour to Japan
gptkbp:sponsor local businesses
gptkbp:sport gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:team amateur players
gptkbp:tour gptkb:Frank_Mc_Millan
gptkb:John_A._Graham
4 weeks
logistical issues
strengthened rugby ties between nations
considered successful by organizers
assessed by rugby historians
development of rugby infrastructure in Japan
foundation for rugby development in Asia
photographs and match reports
gptkbp:training held in Tokyo
gptkbp:winner gptkb:New_Zealand_rugby_team