Overview
Kakuichi Mimura (三村 恪一, Mimura Kakuichi; 16 August 1931 – 19 February 2022) was a Japanese football (soccer) player known for having played with the Japan national team. Contemporary records identify him as a member of the national side, although many detailed statistics from his era are fragmentary or not widely published.
Career and historical context
Mimura belonged to the postwar generation of players who participated during a period of rebuilding for Japanese sport. Football in Japan during the mid-20th century relied heavily on university teams, corporate clubs and a growing national structure; national-team players of that time helped establish foundations for later professionalization. For general background on the sport he played, see football (soccer).
Key facts
- Full name: Kakuichi Mimura (三村 恪一)
- Born: 16 August 1931
- Died: 19 February 2022
- National team: Japan national team — recorded as a national representative
Legacy and significance
Players like Mimura are part of Japan's football history because they represented the country internationally when organized competition and recordkeeping were still maturing. Their participation contributed to popular interest, the development of domestic competitions, and the eventual establishment of more comprehensive archival practices.
Research and further information
Detailed match statistics, playing position, club career and number of caps may be incomplete in widely available sources. Researchers and readers seeking primary records or official recognition can consult national archives and football associations; for official lists and historical notes see national records and materials relating to the Japan national team. Local newspapers, match programs and association yearbooks from the period are also useful when available.