is a Japanese rugby union footballer. He plays for the Kobe Kobelco Steelers in Japan's Top League, and the Japanese rugby team. He has earned 18 caps for his country. Hirashima was born in Kumamoto, Southern Japan and graduated from Kumamoto Nishi High School and Fukuoka University. He is currently the captain for the Kobe Steelers, and has made 62 first team appearances as a prop. External links Profile on Kobe website 1983 births Japanese rugby union players Living people Japan international rugby union players Kobelco Kobe Steelers players People from Kumamoto Rugby union props