On November 7, 2001, Sogahata debuted for the Japan national team against Italy. However he could not play many matches behind Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi and Seigo Narazaki. Sogahata was a member of Japan for 2002 World Cup. He played 3 games for Japan until 2003. In August 2004, Sogahata was selected the Japan U-23 national team as over aged player for 2004 Summer Olympics. At this tournament, he played full time in all 3 matches.