Japan Lacrosse Association to Host 32nd International Friendship Games on June 7 Against Johns Hopkins University

The Japan Lacrosse Association announced the 'NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO.,LTD. presents 32nd International Lacrosse Friendship Games' will be held on June 7, 2026, in Tokyo. The event features matches in both traditional 10-player and the Olympic 6-player 'SIXES' formats. Japan's women's national teams will face off against the USA's Johns Hopkins University, a top NCAA seed. Additionally, Japan's men's SIXES team will play against Hong Kong. This event serves as crucial preparation for upcoming world championships and the 2028 LA Olympics, celebrating a 40-year sporting friendship between Japan and Johns Hopkins University.