Japan's national coach Zico gave him the first cap in 2003 and he was a member of the Japan team for 2006 FIFA World Cup where he played 2 games against Australia and Brazil.
Japan's national coach Zico gave him the first cap in 2003 when he played Tsuboi on June 11,2003 in a friendly against Paraguay at Saitama Stadium. He was a member of the Japan team for 2006 FIFA World Cup where he played 2 games against Australia and Brazil.