Kinori Sugihara Rosnow, a software engineer and member of Japan's national lacrosse team, reflects on his mixed Japanese and Jewish heritage and the significance of playing against Israel in the World Lacrosse Championship. Rosnow, who converted to Judaism as an infant, feels fully connected to both his Japanese and Jewish identities. He discusses the challenges of balancing his athletic schedule with Jewish life and expresses sadness over the rise of antisemitism. Rosnow continues to play for Japan and may face Israel again in the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships.
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