The Rugby World Cup has officially started and Henry McKean is trying to get a better understanding of Japanese culture. Henry joined us on the line from Tokyo live.

Henry keeps getting lost, Henry says people are friendly, polite, one young guy with an eye patch could see he was lost he helped him on his way, which was a lovely gesture. Henry feels like a foreigner and a fish out of water in Japan. 

Henry became a Samurai warrior and met, Eiki, a Samurai teacher for 20 years, he explained the ancient tradition, Samurai warriors used to win wars and clear land in the 16th century. 

Paddy Power is doing a challenge out in japan called Paddy’s Japan Slam with Ruby Walsh, Donncha O’Callaghan and the WWE Wrestler, Sheamus.

Newstalk supporting the Irish Team in Japan with thanks to Euronext Dublin – the new home of the Irish Stock Exchange