His father Yutaka Katayama was the former president of Nissan USA.

After graduating from Keio University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1963.

On August 2, 1961, when Katayama was a Keio University student, he debuted for Japan national team against Malaya.

In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

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