is a Japanese

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player who plays as a Hooker. He currently plays for in

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and

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in Japan's domestic

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1991 births Living people People from Hyōgo Prefecture Sportspeople from Hyōgo Prefecture Japanese rugby union players Japan international rugby union players Rugby union hookers Yokohama Canon Eagles players Sunwolves players {{Japan-rugbyunion-bio-stub