Kakuichi Mimura 1931 – 2022

Biography

Kakuichi Mimura was born on August 16, 1931, in Tokyo, Japan, during a transformative period in the nation’s history. He would go on to pursue a career in association football, contributing to the sport during his active years. His life spanned nine decades, witnessing remarkable changes in Japan and the global development of the game he loved.

As a Japanese football player, Mimura was part of the early generations who helped establish and grow the sport within Japan. Though specific details of his playing career and achievements remain limited in available records, his participation in football during this era placed him among those who helped develop the sport in postwar Japan.

Kakuichi Mimura passed away on February 19, 2022, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy as an athlete from Japan’s football history. His long life allowed him to witness the remarkable evolution of both his nation and the international sport he helped promote during his time as a player.