Shiho Hosoume

Shiho Hosoume (Hosoume Shiho) (Inagi City Hometown Athlete)

Certification Date

February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Department

Lacrosse Player

Profile

Born on May 16, 1994. Graduated from Wakabadai Elementary School and Inagi Dai 6 Junior High School.

Career

• Affiliation: Adult club team "FUSION"
• Started playing lacrosse in college
• Since 2016, has been active as a member of the Japanese national team while also serving as a coach for alma mater Meiji University and the Japanese women's national team for the 6-player indoor BOX competition

Main Achievements

• 2017 World Championship Tournament 9th Place
• 2022 World Championship Tournament 5th Place
• 2025 The World Games 2025 4th Place

About Lacrosse

Lacrosse includes 10-player field lacrosse, 6-player indoor BOX lacrosse, and SIXES, a 6-player format adopted for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Interview (February 2026)

What are your memories of Inagi City?

I spent my time in Inagi City until junior high school, so it is a beloved town that makes me feel at ease. Since I loved sports from childhood, I have memories of participating in dodgeball tournaments when I was in elementary school and dancing the Soran Bushi in junior high school.
Even now, after moving out of the city, I come to Inagi City about once a week, and when I arrive at the station, I feel nostalgic.

What does it feel like to be recognized as a hometown athlete?

The support from many people gives me strength. Also, I am happy because I believe that this hometown athlete certification will be an opportunity for many people to learn about lacrosse and increase their chances to experience it.

What is the enjoyment of lacrosse?

Lacrosse requires various skills such as throwing, catching, picking up, and running, and I find it appealing that even after repeated practice, there are still unexplored elements. Because there are things you can’t do, you feel happy when you finally can, and I think that, including this feeling of enjoyment in sports, is one of the great things about lacrosse.

What were the difficult and joyful experiences of continuing lacrosse?

Lacrosse is simply fun, and there weren’t many things I found difficult as I continued playing. However, since I started lacrosse in university where there were many players on campus, it was challenging yet interesting to find my own strengths and qualities so that I could participate in matches.
When our team achieved results in university, club teams, or national team activities, it was rewarding and joyful because it was the fruition of everyone on the team continuing to believe and work hard together.

You have been active as a member of the Japanese national team for many years; what is the secret to your success?

In high school, there was a time when I couldn’t participate in basketball games. Since then, I have constantly thought about what I was lacking and overcome each challenge one by one, which I believe has led to where I am now.

Lacrosse has been adopted as a sport for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. What are your thoughts and enthusiasm about the Olympics?

Many people involved have worked hard to make lacrosse an Olympic sport, and I realized that if you keep striving toward your goal, your dreams can come true. Aiming to participate, I will think about what I can do and what actions I should take, steadily growing myself through practice and other efforts.