After graduating from high school, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1976.
In 1978, the club won all three major title in Japan; Japan Soccer League, JSL Cup and Emperor's Cup.
In March 1980, Takahara was selected Japan national team for 1980 Summer Olympics qualification.
At this qualification, on March 22, he debuted and scored a goal against South Korea.
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