Credit / Getty Images Photo: Afro Starting July 1 (Wed), a special campaign will begin, allowing new subscribers to WOWOW On Demand via Fire TV to enjoy the service for the first two months at half price, ¥1,265 (tax included) per month. [Exclusive via Amazon Fire TV] New WOWOW Subscribers Get First 2 Months at 50% OFF - Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) to July 31, 2026 (Fri) - Eligibility: Those who subscribe to WOWOW via the Amazon Appstore on Fire TV during the campaign period (How to access WOWOW On Demand: Via the campaign advertisement banner on the Amazon Appstore on Fire TV, or by searching for the WOWOW On Demand app on the Amazon Appstore). - Notes: The discounted price of ¥1,265 (tax included) applies for the first two months. Registration will automatically renew at the regular price of ¥2,530 (tax included) per month from the third month onwards. Please check the WOWOW subscription notes and terms of use. [2026: History in the Making. Experience the Pinnacle of the Sport, Held Every Two Years, on an Overwhelmingly Large Screen!] This summer, WOWOW will broadcast the "Rugby World 12 Nations Championship." The opening match on July 4 (Sat) will be "New Zealand vs. France." This clash between the globally popular "All Blacks" and the reigning two-time "Six Nations" champions, Europe's No. 1 power, will kick off a series of intense matches for national pride among the world's top 12 nations. The Japan national team will play three matches: July 4 (Sat) against Italy, July 11 (Sat) against Ireland, and July 18 (Sat) against France. The matches against Italy and France will be held in Japan. WOWOW will also broadcast live the test match "Australia vs. Japan" on August 15 (Sat). The "Nations Championship" features a cross-over format where six nations representing the Northern Hemisphere (England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy) and six nations comprising four from the Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, South Africa) plus Japan and Fiji