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| Nationality |  Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 December 1982 [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (162 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Fencing | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Kyoto Fencing Club | ||||||||||||||||||||
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