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My Take
Okay, 185cm? Maiko Kano basically wins the room before she says a word, and I mean that as a compliment. What gets me isn't just the height, though, it's that volleyball-player switch she's got: one second she's all sunshine and easy laughter, the next she's airborne over the net with a face that means absolute business. I love that contrast. A kid out of Mitaka, Tokyo, putting in the work to spike on national stages, then carrying that same drive into a warm, very online second act on TV and social media. I'll be honest, I'm no volleyball expert, so I can't break down her form, but I don't need to. There's something about watching someone this earnest and this tall just go for it that makes me quietly root for her every time.
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Overview
Maiko Kano is a Japanese former volleyball player born on July 15, 1988, in Mitaka, Tokyo. Standing at 185 cm, she competed on the national stage and became known for her powerful spiking ability. After retiring from competitive play, she has remained active in the public eye through television appearances and social media. She maintains official accounts on Instagram and X under the handle kanochan715.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maiko Kano
- Name (Japanese)
- 狩野舞子
- Reading
- かのう まいこ
- Born
- July 15, 1988 (age 38)
- Origin
- Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 185cm
- Occupation
- Volleyball Player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
2. Links
3. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Maiko Kano born?
Maiko Kano was born on July 15, 1988 and is 38 years old.
Where is Maiko Kano from?
Maiko Kano is from Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Maiko Kano do?
Maiko Kano works as Volleyball Player.
How tall is Maiko Kano?
Maiko Kano is 185 cm tall.
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