After Japan's astonishing victory over South Africa on the first weekend of the Rugby World Cup, the bandwagon was overloaded with new fans. Such was the demand for Japanese merchandise, that the official Rugby World Cup shop had to close the following Monday after Japanese fans overran the store; whilst in Ireland - reports of Japanese jerseys being sold out within hours confounded shops.
One Japanese fan has managed to overcome not being able to get his hands on a jersey ahead of their crucial game against Samoa jersey.
Yes, that is paint. He must be aware that he is effectively topless in the UK in October. But that's the extent of his devotion to the Brave Blossoms. Here's hoping they go well.
H/T Jamie O'Connell