After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Football League club Consadole Sapporo in 1996.
Although he became a regular player from 2001, his opportunity to play decreased from 2003.
He made an announcement to retire on 2 February 2013, on his 35th birthday.
In June 1999, Yoshihara was selected Japan national team for 1999 Copa América.
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