Ichimori grew up in the Cerezo Osaka youth ranks, alongside players like Takahiro Ogihara and Ryo Nagai.
After failing to get to the first squad, he decided to join Kwansei Gakuin University Soccer Club[2] as a regular student.
[3] He gradually gained a starter-spot as goalkeeper: his displays were so good he was chosen as one of the best players in 2014 season.
[4] In the club's first season in J3, Ichimori played all the games and contributed to win the league.
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