Maekawa was capped 17 times for the Japanese national team from 1992 to 1996. His first cap came on June 7, 1992 in a friendly against Wales in Ehime Matsuyama Athletic Stadium.
Over his tenure with the Japanese national team, Maekawa was selected 17 times from 1992 to 1996. His debut appearance came on June 7, 1992 in a friendly match against Wales at Ehime Matsuyama Athletic Stadium.