Hiroyoshi Takayama has officiated 299 matches on record, averaging 1.1 cards and 13.2 fouls per game β a lenient official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 17 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.08 times per match. Home teams win 41% of matches under him, drawing 26% and losing 33%. Most active in the J2-League (161 matches). 31% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 36'. He cards more than 19% of J2-League 2023 referees.