In August 1927, when Asakura was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1927 Far Eastern Championship Games in Shanghai.
At this competition, on August 27, he debuted against Republic of China.
On August 29, he also played against Philippines and Japan won this match.
This is Japan national team first victory in International A Match.
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