in december 1993, tomei was selected japan national team for 1993 afc championship. at this competition, on december 6, she debuted against philippines. she also played at 1994, 1998 asian games, 1995 and 1997 afc championship. she was a member of japan for 1995, 1999 world cup and 1996 summer olympics. she played 43 games and scored 6 goals for japan until 1999.