From 1998 to 2002 he served as the president of the Japan Football Association .
Okano coached the Japan national team from 1961 to 1971 , becoming the manager for the 1970 - 1971 season .
From 1998 to 2002 Okano served as the president of the Japan Football Association .
Okano coached the Japan national team from 1961 to 1971 , becoming the manager for the 1970 - 1971 season .