Takashi Miyake (born 2 May 1980) is a Japanese former international rugby union player. Miyake, a native of Kyoto, attended Fushimi Technical High School and was a member of Japan's top-ranked collegiate team during his time at Kanto Gakuin University. He played his rugby for Panasonic Wild Knights. A versatile back, Miyake was capped four times for Japan, debuting against Spain in 2005. He made three appearances as starting fullback in the 2006 Pacific 5 Nations and scored a try against the Junior All Blacks. Miyake announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the 2014–15 Top League season.
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