Jun Mitani has designed a trophy for the Player of the Match winner of each game at the Rugby World Cup in Japan, which will be etched with real-time highlights taken from in-game commentary.
Created in collaborated with designers at MasterCard, the trophy will be awarded to the Player of the Match following every game at the tournament that begins today.
Match highlights from the commentary will be etched onto the award in real time, to create what MasterCard are calling a live trophy.

Designed by Mitani, a professor of Information and Systems at the University of Tsukuba, the red and black trophy has a form based on the craft of traditional Japanese paper folding.
"This trophy beautifully incorporates the essence of Japan with its interpretation of the folds of the traditional art of origami," explained Mitani. "It's a wonderful design, which encompasses the spirit of rugby in its sturdy and impressive form."

During the match a computer programme will monitor commentary from the official World Cup feed, as well as social media channels, to identify highlights.
This text will then be etched onto the triangular panels on the back of the trophy in real-time while the match is taking place to create a unique trophy.

"The Mastercard Player of the Match trophy blends Japanese heritage with cutting-edge technology, celebrating the first-ever Rugby World Cup in Asia," said the brand.
"This unique story-making approach enables players to t...