After graduating from high school, he joined Furukawa Electric in 1969.
In 1976, the club won Japan Soccer League and Emperor's Cup.
In December 1970, Arai was selected Japan national team for 1970 Asian Games.
He played 47 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 1977.
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