On May 16, 1996, Kimura debuted for the Japan national team against United States. She played at 1999 and 2001 AFC Championship. She played 21 games for Japan until 2001.
Tomoe Kato
Kato was born in Tokyo Metropolis on May 27, 1978. She played for Nippon TV Beleza from 1993 to 2008. The club won Nadeshiko League championship 8 times. She played 246 matches in Nadeshiko League. She was selected MVP awards 2 times in 2001 and 2002. She was also selected Best Eleven for 12 years in a row (1996-2007).
On June 8, 1997, when Kato was 19 years old, she debuted for the Japan national team against China. She was a member of Japan for 1999, 2003, 2007 World Cup, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. She played 114 games and scored 8 goals for Japan until 2008.
Kato got married and changed her name to Tomoe Kato (加藤 與惠) from Tomoe Sakai (酒井 與惠) in November 2007.
Tomomi Miyamoto
Miyamoto was born in Sagamihara on December 31, 1978. After graduating from Sagami-Ono High School, she joined Prima Ham FC Kunoichi (later "Iga FC Kunoichi") in 1997. She was selected Best Eleven 2 times (1999 and 2003). She took maternity leave in 2005 season. She came back from 2006 season. In 2009, she moved to TEPCO Mareeze. In 2011, she returned to Iga FC Kunoichi. End of 2012 season, she retired.
On June 8, 1997, when Miyamoto was 18 years old, she debuted and scored a goal for the Japan national team against China. She was a member of Japan for 1999, 2003, 2007 World Cup and 2004 Summer Olympics. She also played at 1997, 1999, 2003 AFC Championship, 1998 and 2002 Asian Games. She played 77 games and scored 13 goals for Japan until 2007.
Miyamoto got married and changed her name to Tomomi Miyamoto (宮本 ともみ) from Tomomi Mitsui (三井 ともみ) in 2002. In May 2005, she bore a child. So, she took maternity leave in 2005 season.
Mayumi Omatsu
Omatsu was born on July 12, 1970. She played for Nikko Securities Dream Ladies. The club won Nadeshiko League championship and she was selected Best Eleven for 3 years in a row (1996-1998). However, the club was disbanded in 1998 due to financial strain. She moved to OKI FC Winds in 1999. However the club was disbanded end of season.
On June 8, 1997, Omatsu debuted for the Japan national team against China. She played at 1997 AFC Championship. She was also a member of Japan for 1999 World Cup. She played 12 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1999.
Nozomi Yamago
Yamago was born in Saitama on January 16, 1975. After graduating from Honjo Women's High School, she joined Prima Ham FC Kunoichi (later "Iga FC Kunoichi") in 1993. In 2002, she moved to her local club Saitama Reinas FC (later "Urawa Reds"). In 2005, she moved to Women's Premier Soccer League club California Storm. End of 2005 season, she returned to Urawa Reds in September. In 2012, she moved to AS Elfen Saitama. She retired in 2014. She was selected Best Eleven 10 times (1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010).
On June 15, 1997, Yamago debuted for the Japan national team against China. She was a member of Japan squads at the 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011 World Cups, as well as the 2004 Summer Olympics. At the 2011 World Cup, Japan won the championship. She played 96 games for Japan until 2011.
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He is often bestowed with the title Lainingthou, for being the ruler of the human household.
Miyuki Yanagita
Yanagita was born in Chigasaki on April 11, 1981. When she was a high school student, she played for NTV Beleza. In 2000, she graduated from high school and she joined Tasaki Perule FC. In 2006, she moved to Urawa Reds. She retired end of 2012 season. She played 239 matches at 3 clubs in Nadeshiko League and she was selected Best Eleven 3 times (2006, 2009 and 2010).
In December 1997, when Yanagita was 16 years old, she was selected the Japan national team for 1997 AFC Championship. At this competition, on December 5, she debuted and scored a goal against Guam. She was a member of Japan for 1999, 2003, 2007 World Cup, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. She played 91 games and scored 11 goals for Japan until 2008.
Yumi Umeoka
Umeoka played for Prima Ham FC Kunoichi.
On June 15, 1997, Umeoka debuted for the Japan national team against China. She played at 1997 AFC Championship. She played 4 games for Japan until 1998.
Mai Nakachi
Nakachi was born in Chiba Prefecture on December 16, 1980. She played for Nippon TV Beleza from 1997 to 2010. She was selected Best Young Player award in 1997 season. She played 187 matches in Nadeshiko League and she was selected Best Eleven 4 times (2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006). The club won Nadeshiko League championship 8 times.
In December 1997, when Nakachi was 16 years old, she was selected the Japan national team for 1997 AFC Championship. At this competition, on December 5, she debuted against Guam. She played at 1998, 2002 Asian Games, 2001 and 2003 AFC Championship. She was also a member of Japan for 1999 and 2003 World Cup. She played 30 games for Japan until 2008.
Mito Isaka
Isaka was born in Saitama Prefecture on January 25, 1976. She joined Nadeshiko League club Urawa Ladies in 1994. She was selected Best Young Player awards in 1994 season. In 1995, she moved to Prima Ham FC Kunoichi (later "Iga FC Kunoichi"). In 1999 season, she scored 21 goals and became top scorer and she was selected MVP awards. She was also selected Best Eleven 3 times (1999, 2000 and 2003).
On June 15, 1997, Isaka debuted for the Japan national team against China. She played at 1998, 2002 Asian Games, 1999 and 2001 AFC Championship. She was also a member of Japan for 1999 World Cup. She played 46 games and scored 15 goals for Japan until 2002.
Kaoru Nagadome
Nagadome was born on May 7, 1973. She played for Prima Ham FC Kunoichi. She was selected Best Eleven in 1995 season.
On June 15, 1997, Nagadome debuted for the Japan national team against China. She was a member of Japan for 1999 World Cup. She played 4 games for Japan until 1999.
Tomomi Fujimura
Fujimura was born in Hyogo Prefecture on May 30, 1978. After graduating from high school, she played for Iga FC Kunoichi (1997–2005) and INAC Kobe Leonessa (2006–2009). She was selected Best Eleven in 2000 season.
On June 15, 1997, when Fujimura was 19 years old, she debuted for the Japan national team against China. She played at the 1999 and 2001 AFC Championship. She played 20 games and scored one goal for Japan until 2002.
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Miki Sugawara
Sugawara played for Iga FC Kunoichi.
On May 17, 1998, Sugawara debuted for the Japan national team against United States. She played at 1998 Asian Games. She played 7 games and scored 2 goals for Japan in 1998.
Kazumi Kishi
Kishi was born on November 25, 1975. She played for Urawa Reinas FC.
On May 21, 1998, Kishi debuted for the Japan national team against United States. She played at 1998 Asian Games. She played 9 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2001.
Yasuyo Yamagishi
Yamagishi was born in Saitama Prefecture on November 28, 1979. After graduating from Saitama Sakae High School, she joined Prima Ham FC Kunoichi (later "Iga FC Kunoichi") in 1998. She played 131 matches in Nadeshiko League and she was selected Best Eleven 5 times (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004). In 2007, she moved to INAC Leonessa. She retired end of 2008 season.
In December 1998, when Yamagishi was 19 years old, she was selected the Japan national team for 1998 Asian Games. At this competition, on December 8, she debuted against Thailand. She played at 1999, 2001, 2003 AFC Championship and 2002 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 2003 World Cup and 2004 Summer Olympics. She played 60 games and scored 6 goals for Japan until 2005.
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