Yahiro Kazama

In August 1979, when Kazama was a Shimizu Commercial High School student, he was selected by the Japan U-20 national team for 1979 World Youth Championship and he played 3 games.

In December 1980, when he was a University of Tsukuba student, he was selected by the Japan national team for 1982 World Cup qualification.

[1] Kazama led the club to 3rd place twice (2013 and 2016) and were runners-up of the 2016 Emperor's Cup.

On 4 January 2017, Kazama moved to J2 relegated club, Nagoya Grampus for 2017 season.

He led the club to a 3rd place finish at the end of season and hence gained promotion to 2018 J1 League.

[5][6] On 7 November 2023, Kazama was announce official appointment manager of Kantō Soccer League club, Nankatsu SC from 2024 season.