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Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Aoyama district of central Tokyo, Japan. It is the spiritual home of Japanese rugby union and the headquarters of the Japan Rugby Football Union. Named for Prince Chichibu, the late brother of Emperor Hirohito, the venue is used mostly for rugby sevens and rugby union matches.
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2002 Japanese Super Cup was the Japanese Super Cup competition. The match was played at National Stadium in Tokyo on February 23, 2002. Shimizu S-Pulse won the championship.
2007 Japanese Super Cup was the Japanese Super Cup competition. The match was played at National Stadium in Tokyo on February 24, 2007. Gamba Osaka won the championship.
2008 Japanese Super Cup was the Japanese Super Cup competition. The match was played at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 1, 2008. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won the championship.
2009 Japanese Super Cup was the Japanese Super Cup competition. The match was played at National Stadium in Tokyo on February 28, 2009. Kashima Antlers won the championship.
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