[3] In 2023, Kitahara scored 17 goals in 13 matches for Albirex Niigata, where the team finished runner-up for the 2023 Women's Premier League.

[1] On September 22, 2013, Kitahara debuted for the Japan national team against Nigeria.

[1] In 2024, Kitahara became the head coach for Albirex Niigata Singapore Ladies team, taking over from Nahar Daud.

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