The JRFU says awarding the tournament to an Asian country will help to spread the sport to a new audience.
BBC: Japan to bid for 2015 World Cup
The decision dismayed the JRFU while the Asian Rugby Football Union asked the IRB to stage a re-run of the vote.
"We're bidding for Asia and for Japan, " said JRFU chief Nobby Mashimo.
The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), who lost out to New Zealand for the right to host the 2011 World Cup, has bid for the 2015 and 2019 events.
Japan are bidding to host the Rugby World Cup for the first time as the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), who lost out to New Zealand for the right to host the 2011 World Cup, has bid for the 2015 and 2019 events.
BBC: Wales confirm World Cup bid plans
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