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My Take
I love a competitor who's basically dynamite in a small package, and Eri Tosaka is exactly that. She comes out of Takaoka in Toyama and got forged at Shigakkan, that legendary wrestling factory, and you can feel the grind on her the second she steps on the mat. What gets me is the style — she's not winning on size or reach, she's winning on sheer stubbornness, scrapping and clawing right down to the final seconds until she drags you under. That kind of bottomless willpower is honestly contagious to watch. And then you peek at her socials expecting some untouchable champion and she comes off relaxed and totally approachable instead. A featherweight build packed with an enormous refuse-to-lose streak — I think she's just flat-out cool.
Overview
Eri Tosaka is a Japanese amateur wrestler born on August 30, 1993, in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. She trained at Shijonawate Gakuen University (Shijonawate)—listed in her record as Shigakukan University—and went on to represent Japan at the international level. In 2016 she was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon (Shiju-ho-sho), one of Japan's most prestigious honors recognizing distinguished achievement in academia or the arts and sports. She maintains a public presence on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eri Tosaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 登坂絵莉
- Reading
- とうさか えり
- Born
- August 30, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Amateur wrestler
2. Background
- University
- Shigakukan University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 — Medal with Purple Ribbon (Shiju-ho-sho)
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eri Tosaka born?
Born August 30, 1993 (age 32).
Where is Eri Tosaka from?
Eri Tosaka is from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
What does Eri Tosaka do?
Eri Tosaka works as Amateur wrestler.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.