Bristol City forward Hirakawa called up by Japan
The 24-year-old is part of the squad for World Cup qualifiers against Australia and Indonesia next month.
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Hirakawa joined Bristol City on loan from J-League club Machida Zelvia in July before making the move permanent in February.
He scored two goals in 19 Championship appearances for the Robins this season and has previously featured for Japan's under-22 and under-23 sides.
Japan became the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in March and the games against Australia and Indonesia are their final matches of the qualification stage.
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