In 2006, his opportunity to play decreased and he moved to Cerezo Osaka in August 2006.

In 2008, he returned to Júbilo Iwata and announced his retirement in November 2008 after being dogged by a knee injury.

Nanami was a key figure for the Japan national team throughout the late 1990s and during the early part of this century.

On August 6, 1995, Nanami debuted and scored a goal for Japan against Costa Rica.

At 2000 Asian Cup, he played full time in all matches and scored 3 goals.

[1] In September 2014, Nanami became a manager for Júbilo Iwata as Péricles Chamusca successor.

5 months later, coach performance he was poor and his club got relegated to 2022 J3 League for first time in history.