Yukiyoshi Karashima

Yukiyoshi Karashima (; born 15 January 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for lithuanian FK Kauno Žalgiris.

Early life Karashima was born on 15 January 1997. Born in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, he is a native of the prefecture. Growing up, he attended Toin Gakuen High School in Japan. Afterwards, he attended Biwako Seikei Sport College in Japan.

Career Karashima started his career with German side , where he made eight league appearances and scored one goal. During the summer of 2020, he signed for Latvian side Riga FC, where he made four league appearances and scored zero goals.

Ahead of the 2021 season, he signed for Lithuanian side FC Hegelmann, where he made sixty-six league appearances and scored fifteen goals. Lithuanian news website 15min wrote in 2023 that he "established himself as one of the brightest midfielders" while playing for the club. In 2023, he signed for Lithuanian side FK Žalgiris, where he made sixty-five league appearances and scored two goals and helped the club win the league title and the 2023 Lithuanian Supercup. Following his stint there, he signed for Latvian side FK RFS in 2025.

On 15 August 2025, he was loaned to Veikkausliiga club HJK Helsinki until the end of the season with an option-to-buy.

On 8 January 2026, Karashima signed for Lithuanian club FK Kauno Žalgiris.

Style of play Karashima plays as a midfielder, Right-footed, he is known for his shooting ability.