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My Take
Imai left Naha as a teenager and became part of Speed, a group that felt less like a pop act than a national event in late-1990s Japan. They split in 2000; she sang solo, acted, then won a seat in Japan's upper house. Pop-star politicians rarely last. She has, and she keeps pushing on deaf issues and sign language that come from her own life.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eriko Imai
- Name (Japanese)
- 今井絵理子
- Born
- September 22, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- singer / actor / politician
2. Background
- High school
- Yakumo Senior and Junior High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Our Relation | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eriko Imai born?
Born September 22, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Eriko Imai from?
Eriko Imai is from Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
What does Eriko Imai do?
Eriko Imai works as singer, actor, politician.
What is Eriko Imai known for?
Notable works include Our Relation.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-07-26
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.