Takahashi's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was tenth twice (2003: 15 km individual, 2005: 7.5 km sprint). At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 in Sapporo, Takahashi was involved in a serious crash during the ski jumping part of the 7.5 km sprint that resulted in him being sent to the hospital and not competing for the rest of the championships.