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.
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