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My Take
There's something about a basketball player coming out of Hiroshima that just makes sense to me — that part of Japan has this no-nonsense, sunny tenacity baked into it, and I picture Mai Yamamoto carrying exactly that onto the court. Born in 1999, she's right in that sweet spot where raw energy meets the kind of focus that only comes from years of actual grinding. At 165 cm she's not going to physically overpower anyone in a sport built around height, so you know she's had to outthink and outwork the competition from day one — and honestly that makes her more interesting to watch, not less. No splashy headlines in the data, no giant follower counts — just a player quietly doing the work. I respect that kind of athlete more than I probably should.
Overview
Mai Yamamoto is a Japanese professional basketball player born on October 23, 1999, in Hiroshima Prefecture. Standing 165 cm tall, she competes in a sport where technique and speed play a central role alongside physical stature. She maintains an active presence on social media through Instagram and X. Most personal and career details remain private as of 2024.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mai Yamamoto
- Name (Japanese)
- 山本麻衣
- Reading
- やまもと まい
- Born
- October 23, 1999 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 165cm
- Occupation
- Basketball Player
2. Links
3. 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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mai Yamamoto born?
Born October 23, 1999 (age 26).
Where is Mai Yamamoto from?
Mai Yamamoto is from Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
What does Mai Yamamoto do?
Mai Yamamoto works as Basketball Player.
How tall is Mai Yamamoto?
Mai Yamamoto is 165 cm.