is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. She was born in Matsuyama, Ehime. Achievements All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise Personal bests 5000 metres - 15:37.08 min (2000) 10,000 metres - 32:07.66 min (2005) Half marathon - 1:09:36 hrs (1999) Marathon - 2:22:46 hrs (2002) References marathoninfo 1976 births Living people People from Matsuyama, Ehime Sportspeople from Ehime Prefecture Japanese female long-distance runners Japanese female marathon runners Olympic female marathon runners Olympic athletes of Japan Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics World Athletics Championships athletes for Japan World Athletics Championships medalists Japan Championships in Athletics winners