Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, second from right, and 2015 Rugby World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru, right, unveil a meter that will count down the days until the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, on Sunday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium in Tokyo. Today marks 500 days until the beginning of the tournament. Host cities held various events on Sunday, including an event in Yokohama -- which will host the final at International Stadium Yokohama -- featuring a performance of the traditional Maori haka dance from New Zealand and other rugby-related attractions.
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