 Yoshida debuted for All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW or "Zenjo") on October 10, 1988 at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall in a match against Keiko Waki.Before her neck injury in late 1992, which would cause her to miss two years of ring time, Yoshida was easily one of the best young stars in AJW, often showcasing Lucha Libre inspired aerial maneuvers to go along with her matwork skills.In 1997, she left AJW to join Aja Kong's Arsion promotion, becoming their head trainer.