He was a member of the Japan team for the 2007 Asian Cup and played five games as a substitute. In the third place play-off against South Korea, Hanyu was substituted on to replace Kengo Nakamura in the 72nd minute, in a 0-0 draw.
Hanyu was part of Japan's team at the 2007 Asian Cup and played five reserve games. In the third-place playoff against South Korea, Hanyu replaced Kengo Nakamura in the 72nd minute, resulting in a scoreless match.