Career
The centre-back started his professional career at J. League Division 2 side Bellmare Hiratsuka. He was a first-choice defender but had to be transferred due to club"s financial difficulties. He made his international debut for Japan in a friendly against Tunisia on October 8, 2003.
He scored his first international goal on August 3, 2005 against People"s Republic of China in an East Asian Cup match.
He replaced Keisuke Tsuboi in the 56th minute of Japan"s first match against Australia after Tsuboi developed cramps in both thighs. 2004 Summer Olympics 2005 Confederations Cup 2006.