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My Take
Okay, 187 cm — I genuinely had to pause for a second when I saw that. In women's volleyball that height isn't just an advantage, it's basically a cheat code at the net, and for a blocker it means opposing hitters are staring down a wall before they even jump. Nana Iwasaka grew up in Fukuoka and came of age in the early 2010s when Japan's volleyball scene was quietly rebuilding its international credibility, so players with that kind of frame were genuinely precious. She won national high-school titles at Higashi Kyushu Ryukoku, broke into the Hisamitsu lineup, and was the best server when Japan won the 2011 Montreux Volley Masters — not every athlete needs to be a brand. What I can say is that a 187 cm Cancer from Kyushu who keeps her head down and does the dirty work in the middle of the court is exactly the type of player her teammates quietly thank after every match. I'm rooting for her from a respectful distance.
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Overview
Nana Iwasaka is a retired Japanese volleyball player born on July 3, 1990, in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Standing at 187 cm, she is recognized as one of Japan's taller female volleyball players. A middle blocker for Hisamitsu Springs, she helped Japan win the 2011 Montreux Volley Masters, taking the best server award, and played at the 2011 World Cup.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nana Iwasaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 岩坂名奈
- Reading
- いわさか なな
- Born
- July 3, 1990 (age 36)
- Origin
- Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- Volleyball Player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
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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 Nana Iwasaka born?
Nana Iwasaka was born on July 3, 1990 and is 36 years old.
Where is Nana Iwasaka from?
Nana Iwasaka is from Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Nana Iwasaka do?
Nana Iwasaka works as Volleyball Player.
How tall is Nana Iwasaka?
Nana Iwasaka is 187 cm tall.
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