is a Japanese rugby union prop.
Biography After graduating from Higashiuji High School and from Kyoto Sangyo University, in 1989, Takura joined Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars team. In that same year, he caught the eye of Hiroaki Shukuzawa who just became coach of the Japan national team, stating that "Takura is strong and stable in the scrum ".2011-09-01 宿沢ジャパン平尾組～W杯唯一の勝利～その1（改） Takura debuted on 29 May 1989, in Tokyo against Scotland XV, where Japan won 28-24. Since then, in the "Shukuzawa Japan" era, he reigned as a firm right prop, winning a total of 16 caps. He also took part at the 1991 and 1995 Rugby World Cups.
References Kyosan University & TL replacement game result - Koichi Murakami Rugby love diary February 12, 2011
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