Takuma Asahara

 is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays in the prop position. He currently plays for the in Super Rugby and the Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's domestic Top League.
Early / Provincial Career.
Born and raised in Yamanashi, Asahara played rugby all the way through school and university. He signed up with the Toshiba Brave Lupus in 2010 and has been a regular with them ever since.
Super Rugby Career.
Asahara was selected as a member of the first ever Sunwolves squad ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. He played 14 matches in their debut campaign.
International.
Asahara played 5 matches for Japan in 2013, making his debut for the Brave Blossoms on 20 April in a match against the Philippines. He hasn't played for his country since June 2013.