is credited with the introduction of

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to Japan. He was educated at the Leys School in Cambridge and then Trinity Hall, a college of

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. He introduced rugby to students at Keio University, in 1899, with the help of

Edward Bramwell Clarke Edward Bramwell Clarke (31 January 1874 – 28 April 1934) was an educator in Meiji period Japan, who is credited with introducing the sport of rugby to Japan. Early life Clarke was born at the treaty port of Yokohama, the son of a baker. He ...

. Later, he pursued a career in banking.

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* For the historical background see 'Britain's Contribution to the Development of Rugby Football in Japan 1874-1998' by Alison Nish, Chapter 27, ''Britain & Japan: Biographical Portraits '', Volume III, Japan Library, 1999 *
Japanese Students at Cambridge University in the Meiji Era, 1868-1912: Pioneers for the Modernization of Japan
', by Noboru Koyama, translated by Ian Ruxton, lulu.com, 2004. ). Alumni of Trinity Hall, Cambridge Japanese expatriates in the United Kingdom People educated at The Leys School 1873 births 1933 deaths Japanese rugby union players Rugby union people in Japan History of rugby union {{japan-rugbyunion-bio-stub

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