is a former Japanese football player and manager. Playing career Kuramata was born in Saitama Prefecture on December 1, 1958. After graduating from Nippon Sport Science University, he joined Nippon Kokan (later NKK) in 1981. He played until 1992. Coaching career After retirement, Kuramata became an assistant coach for NKK in 1993. Because the club was disbanded end of season, he moved to Tokyo Gas (later FC Tokyo). He coached top team as assistant coach and youth team as manager until 2012. He also managed top team in 2006 as Alexandre Gallo successor. Managerial statistics References External links 1958 births Living people Nippon Sport Science University alumni Association football people from Saitama Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan Soccer League players NKK SC players Japanese football managers J1 League managers FC Tokyo managers Association football defenders