Famous People with Name Emiko

Emiko Raika            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Emiko Raika: a Japanese female professional boxer. The former WIBA Featherweight Champion on the World, Raika is considered one of the greatest Japanese female boxers of all time.Although more Japanese women have taken up traditionally male sports such as karate, kickboxing and wrestling in recent years, many in Japan still believe that women should not box, because of the injury risk. Raika, who has suffered a broken nose and an eye socket fracture in fights, shrugs off the possibility of injuries. "When I told friends that I want to become a boxer, they were surprised and put down my decision because I am a woman," said Raika. "But I had to resist. I like boxing and I wanted to do it. In fact, I am expressing myself through boxing. I am fighting not to beat the opponent, but for myself."

Emiko Uematsu            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Emiko Uematsu: a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Takamatsu, Kagawa and graduate of Kobe University, she ran unsuccessfully for the House of Councillors in 2004. She ran again in 2007 and was elected for the first time.

Emiko Miyamoto            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Emiko Miyamoto: is a Japanese volleyball player and Olympic champion.She was a member of the Japanese winning team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Emiko Kado            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Emiko Kado: was a Japanese female professional wrestler. She died after a wrestling injury, only months into her professional career. While her wrestling career was brief, Kado's wrestling-related ring death is the second to occur in Japan since the death of female w

Emiko Suzuki            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Emiko Suzuki: is a Japanese synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.