Hayato Shimizu has officiated 242 matches on record, averaging 2.5 cards and 16.9 fouls per game β a lenient official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 6 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.20 times per match. Home teams win 39% of matches under him, drawing 30% and losing 31%. Most active in the J2-League (105 matches). 33% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 41'.