After graduating from Tokyo University of Education, he joined Toyo Industries in 1968.
He played 90 games and scored 8 goals in the league.
On March 31, 1968, Kawano debuted for the Japan national team against Australia.
In October 1969, he was also selected by Japan for the 1970 World Cup qualification.
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