Twelve WLL players embarked on a journey halfway around the world to face Cross Crosse players in an exhibition game in Tokyo. For California Palms goalie Kait Devir, the trip is for learning about Japanese culture, lacrosse-wise and beyond.

Devir is joined in Tokyo by the Boston Guard's Andie Aldave and Dempsey Arsenault; Maryland Charm's Abby Bosco, Lizzie Colson and Paulina DiFatta; Palms' Ally Mastroianni and Sammy Jo Tracy; New York Charging's Erin Coykendall, Emily Hawryschuk and Izzy Scane; and Megan Kinna. They represented the WLL in the March 15 matchup, but the players arrived in Japan before then for practices, clinics and school visits — and of course sightseeing and food tours.

The WLL team defeated Cross Crosse, and its specially selected Japanese lacrosse players, 20-10. Colson was named the game MVP.

Tokyo is also the host city of the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship, the first world lacrosse championship to be hosted by Japan since 1997. In that world championship, the United States women edged Australia to win it all in Tokyo.

I haven’t stopped smiling since I landed in Japan 🇯🇵🥰 THANK YOU @wlacrosseleague @SEKAICROSSE and so many more for the once-in-a-lifetime experience ❤️ #growthegame https://t.co/xNcrZEIv2l

— Kait Devir (@DevirKaitlin) March 15, 2025

Here are snaps from Devir's day on Wednesday, two days before the exhibition game, explained by the Palms goalie herself:

Devir: Flew over Tokyo at 5:00 p.m., getting an aerial view of the city where I’d be playing lacrosse!

Devir: Grabbed dinner with my teammates around 7:00 p.m. local time, trying new foods and dishes.

Devir: At 8:30 p.m., checked out Lawson’s for unique snacks.

Devir: Came across this New Jersey lacrosse hoodie — makes me think about how I’m exactly where I’m meant to be!