The Japan men's national lacrosse sixes team represents Japan internationally in lacrosse tournaments. They compete in lacrosse sixes, the form of lacrosse which will feature in the 2028 Summer Olympics, rather than the full field format. It is sanctioned by Japan Lacrosse Association.
History The Japan Lacrosse Association (JLA) declared in 2020 its intention to develop a dedicated lacrosse sixes program. The JLA launched the "Sixes" initiative in mid-2021.
The Japanese men's lacrosse sixes team participated at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham. They won over Great Britain to win a bronze medal. The team is comprise of mostly office workers who took a paid leave.
They will join the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Championship.
Team records World Games World Games record YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLosses PF PACoach 2022 Bronze medal52038198 2025 No men's tournament Total 1/152038198 — Lacrosse is conducted in the standard field lacrosse format at the 2017 World Games
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