Toshimi Kikuchi

Kikuchi was born in Tono on July 17, 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy) in 1992. His elder brother Shinkichi Kikuchi plays also in this club for a long time. In 1995, he debuted and played many matches as mainly right and left side back. The club won the 2nd place 1995 J1 League and the champions 1996 Emperor's Cup. However his opportunity to play decreased from 1996. He also played for several clubs, Gamba Osaka (1997, 1999), Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1999), Omiya Ardija (2000). He retired end of 2002 season.

After retirement, Kikuchi started coaching career at Tokyo Verdy in 2003. He mainly served coach for youth team in his local Iwate Prefecture until 2012. In 2017, he signed with his local club, Grulla Morioka (later Iwate Grulla Morioka) in J3 League and became a manager. On 4 September 2023, Kikuchi became official manager of JFL club, Reilac Shiga after signed as assistant manager due to Akira Teramine has replace as manager. Kikuchi left the club in 2024 after expiration contract. On 19 December 2024, Kikuchi announce will be appointment of JFL relegated club, Iwate Grulla Morioka as assistant manager from 2025 make return former club.