Chofu city in Tokyo's western suburbs is gearing up to host the opening match of the Rugby World Cup this fall with a little help from a rugby-mad mascot.Some 15 minutes by express train from Shinjuku, a major business, shopping and entertainment hub, the city is the venue for eight games during the tournament, which is being held in Japan for the first time.As the locals get ready to welcome rugby fans from around the world, they are getting a boost from a mascot dreamed up by an actor who loves the sport.Ragamaru Kun is the creation of Masashiro Imae, who felt he had to do something to dr…READ FULL ARTICLE