Sports Activities

What is Team HAT?

While tennis and golf can easily become one-person shows, the goal of Team HAT is to develop a team spirit in the pursuit of victory and common objectives and goals.

  • Clarify common goals and objectives.
  • Objectively judge each individual’s capabilities and encourage them to improve their skills based on a scientific methodology.
  • Each person understands their role in the team and frequently communicates with their teammates.
Team HAT

Sports Activities

Regarding the sports activities of Team HAT, our women’s team has competed in the Japanese corporate team league since 2013.
In the 37th Tennis Japan League, both men and women finished second. Thank you for great amount of support.

Player profile

  • Women
  • Men
  • Ena Shibahara

    Ena Shibahara

    Thank you very much for always cheering for us! I will keep striving to be No. 1 in the world!

    Date of birth
    February 12, 1998
    Place of birth
    On a leave of absence from UCLA
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 416th
    Doubles: 4th
    Major achievements
    Played for Japan in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
    Won mixed doubles in the 2022 French Open
    Finished in the top four in doubles in the 2022 Australian Open
    Playing style
    Versatile
  • Himeno Sakatsume

    Himeno Sakatsume

    Without being overconfident, I will untiringly pursue my goals!

    Date of birth
    Without being overconfident, I will untiringly pursue my goals!
    Place of birth
    Shoyo Gakuen High School, Niigata
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 281st
    Doubles: 552nd
    Major achievements
    Won singles in the U18 division of the Japan Junior Tennis Championships
    Won singles in the $15,000 Kyoto Tournament
    Won singles in the $15,000 Thailand Tournament
    Playing style
    Tempo player
  • Kyoka Okamura

    Kyoka Okamura

    I will achieve two goals: our team’s winning both the men’s and women’s divisions and competing in the main tournaments of the four Grand Slam events.

    Date of birth
    October 6, 1995
    Place of birth
    Okayama Gakugeikan High School
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 223rd
    Doubles: 229th
    Major achievements
    Australian Open Qualifiers
    Won singles in Kurume International Women’s Tennis Tournament
    Finished second in singles in Fukuoka International Women's Tennis Tournament
    Playing style
    Net rusher
  • Misaki Matsuda

    Misaki Matsuda

    I always run around the court energetically.

    Date of birth
    August 21, 1998
    Place of birth
    Asia University, Saitama
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 282nd
    Doubles: 210th
    Major achievements
    Finished in the top four in singles in the 2018 All Japan Tennis Championships
    Won doubles in the 2022 W25 EU Open
    Finished second in singles in the 2022 W25 Jablonec Nad Nisou Tournament
    Playing style
    Returning to build up a game
  • Erika Sema

    Erika Sema

    I will repay what I owe by achieving good results.

    Date of birth
    November 24, 1988
    Place of birth
    Gakugeikan High School, Tokyo
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 114th
    Doubles: 120th
    Major achievements
    Won doubles in the 2022 W25 Thailand Tournament
    Won doubles in the 2022 W25 Tunisia Tournament
    Won doubles in the 2022 W25 United Kingdom Tournament
    Playing style
    Versatile
  • Momoko Kobori

    Momoko Kobori

    As part of the Hashimoto Sogyo HD team, I will always strive to reach a higher position.

    Date of birth
    August 22, 1998
    Place of birth
    Taisei High School, Saitama
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 226th
    Doubles: 136th
    Major achievements
    Won singles and doubles in the All Japan Indoor Tennis Championships
    Won singles and doubles in the $25,000 Karuizawa Tournament
    Won mixed doubles in the All Japan Tennis Championships
    Playing style
    Versatile
  • Michika Ozeki

    Michika Ozeki

    I will always be proud of being part of Team HAT!

    Date of birth
    March 17, 1992
    Place of birth
    Nagaodani High School, Tokyo
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 433rd
    Doubles: 301st
    Major achievements
    Finished second in doubles in the 2019 $25,000 Sekisho Open
    Top eight in singles in the 2019 $25,000 Nonthaburi, Thailand Tournament
    Top eight in singles in the 2019 $25,000 Kyoto Tournament
    Playing style
    Aggressive baseliner
  • Honoka Kobayashi

    Honoka Kobayashi

    I will do my best to contribute to Team HAT!

    Date of birth
    April 23, 2000
    Place of birth
    Shonan Institute of Technology High School, Kanagawa
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 819th
    Doubles: 660th
    Major achievements
    Second place in doubles in the 2021 W15 Tunis Tournament
    Second place in singles in the 2022 W15 Monastir Tournament
    Won doubles in the 2022 W15 Monastir Tournament
    Playing style
    Versatile
  • Kanako Morisaki

    Kanako Morisaki

    I want many people to watch me play. With a big smile on my face, I will work hard in my own way.

    Date of birth
    I want many people to watch me play. With a big smile on my face, I will work hard in my own way.
    Place of birth
    University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 637th
    Doubles: 167th
    Major achievements
    Won doubles in the 2017 All Japan Tennis Championships
    Top eight in singles, bronze medal in doubles and gold medal as a group in the 2019 Universiade Tournament
    Top four in singles, won doubles and second place in mixed doubles in the 2019 All Japan Tennis Championships
    Playing style
    Aggressive baseliner
  • Omae Akiko

    Omae Akiko

    My goal is to give all my energy every match in order to demonstrate my appreciation for the opportunity to be a member of this HAT team.

    Date of birth
    January 29, 1993
    Place of birth
    Kyoto
    Career-best ranking
    Singles 188th
    Doubles 95th
    Major achievements
    Won Shingles and Doubles in the 2016 All Japan Tournament
    Won Doubles in the 2021 All Japan Tournament
    Won Doubles in the 2022 All Japan Tournament
    Playing style
    All rounder and fighter.
  • Okuwaki Rinon

    Okuwaki Rinon

    It is my intention to be a valuable member of the team. Furthermore, I am always striving to improve my individual results on a daily basis.

    Date of birth
    December 30, 2004
    Place of birth
    Saitama
    Career-best ranking
    ITF Singles 207th
    ITF Doubles 793rd
    Major achievements
    Qualify for All Japan Tennis Championship
    Finished second in doubles in the W25 Nanao Tournament.
    Finished second in doubles in the W15 Hinode Tournament.
    Playing style
    Aggressive left-hand player. Strong forehand. Strong and hevy ground stroke.
  • Kazuma Kawauchi

    Kazuma Kawauchi

    I will do my best to help Hashimoto Sogyo win both the men’s and women’s divisions in the Japan League.

    Date of birth
    October 11, 1994
    Place of birth
    Aioi Gakuin High School, Osaka
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 808th
    Doubles: 704th
    Major achievements
    Won doubles in the Vietnam Futures Tournament
    Second place in singles in the Israel Futures Tournament
    Top eight in doubles in the All Japan Tennis Championships
    Playing style
    Returner
  • Daiki Yoshimura

    Daiki Yoshimura

    I am Daiki Yoshimura, the youngest player on the team. I aspire to reach the top by leveraging my youth and passion!

    Date of birth
    March 7, 2002
    Place of birth
    Daiichi Gakuin High School, Chiba
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 1506th
    Doubles: 1250th
    Major achievements
    Finished third in the 2014 Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship
    Won the 2014 National Junior Championship
    Won the 2018 ITF International Junior Tournament
    Playing style
    Counter puncher
  • Rinpei Kawakami

    Rinpei Kawakami

    I will strive to compete in Grand Slam events and to win the Japan League Championship!

    Date of birth
    August 29, 2000
    Place of birth
    Tokyo Inter-High School
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 473rd
    Doubles: 671st
    Major achievements
    Played for Japan in Junior Davis Cup
    Won singles in the ITF M25 Kashiwa Tournament
    Won all matches in the doubles division of the 36th Tennis Japan League Championship
    Playing style
    Clay court specialist
  • Li Zhe

    Li Zhe

    Thank you for your support. We will win the Tennis Japan league!

    Date of birth
    September 20, 1986
    Place of birth
    Tianjin, China
    Career-best ranking
    Singles: 193rd
    Doubles: 136th
    Major achievements
    Won singles in the Kashiwa F Tournament
    Won singles in the F7 and F8 China Tournaments
    Playing style
    Aggressive and versatile
  • Fukuda Sora

    Fukuda Sora

    In order to achieve the Japan League championship and enter the Grand Slam Tournament, I would like to give my best to contribute to the team.

    Date of birth
    October 3, 1997
    Place of birth
    Kyoto
    Career-best ranking
    Singles 378th
    Doubles 454th
    Major achievements
    Qualify for Junior Grand Slam consecutive 3 years.
    Top four in singles in the 2019 Karuizawa Futures Tournament.
    Won doubles in the ITF 2019 China Futures Tournament.
    Playing style
    Full swing every point, every shot.
  • Watanabe Seita

    Watanabe Seita

    In order to win the Japan League and All Japan Tennis championships, I will give my best!

    Date of birth
    December 25, 2000
    Place of birth
    Fukushima
    Career-best ranking
    Singles 915th
    Doubles 314th
    Major achievements
    Won doubles in the 2022 Jakarta Futures Tournament.
    Won doubles in the 2022 USA Futures Tournament.
    Playing style
    All rounder