Kakuichi Mimura
Kakuichi Mimura was a prominent Japanese football player and manager who lived from 1931 to 2022.
He founded and played for Toho Titanium SC, a club he established in 1955.
Mimura represented the Japan men's national football team in 1955, playing four matches.
Biography
Early Life
Kakuichi Mimura was born on August 16, 1931, in Tokyo, Japan. He pursued his education at Chuo University, where he developed his passion for football, laying the groundwork for his future career in the sport.
Career
Mimura's professional football career began in 1955 when he founded Toho Titanium SC, a club that he would represent as a midfielder. That same year, he made his debut for the Japan national football team on January 2, 1955, in a match against Burma. Over the course of 1955, he played four games for Japan, showcasing his skills on an international stage. Although he was selected to compete in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, he did not participate in the tournament.
After retiring from playing, Mimura transitioned into coaching, taking the helm at Toho Titanium. Under his leadership, the club achieved significant success, winning the Japanese Regional Leagues four times and earning promotion to the Japan Soccer League twice, in 1982 and 1985. He stepped down from his managerial position at the end of the 1985 season, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and achievement in Japanese football.
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Career & Clubs
Mimura was born in Tokyo on 16 August 1931. After graduating from Chuo University, he founded Toho Titanium in 1955 and played for the club.
On 2 January 1955, Mimura debuted for the Japan national team against Burma. He played four games for Japan in 1955. In 1956, he was selected to represent Japan in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, but did not compete.
After retirement, Mimura became a manager for Toho Titanium. He led the club to win Japanese Regional Leagues four times and was promoted to Japan Soccer League two times in 1982 and 1985. At the end of 1985 season, he resigned.
- National team
- Japan
- Club
- Toho Titanium SC
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1955–1955)
Clubs
- Toho Titanium SCcurrent
- Japan men's national football team1955–1955
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Kakuichi Mimura was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.
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