★ HOW OLD IS EMI SAKURA?
Emi Sakura is 49 years old, born October 4, 1976 in Japan · Libra.
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About
Emi Sakura built a wrestling empire across Japan and Southeast Asia, founding Ice Ribbon in 2006 and later Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling in Bangkok. Born October 4, 1976, in Japan, the former international champion holds a Libra directness—she's wrestled for AEW, ChocoPro, and the independent circuit while training the next generation. In 2009 alone she held six titles simultaneously, earning Tokyo Sports' joshi wrestler of the year.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Emi Motokawa, ring name Emi Sakura, started her professional wrestling career in August 1995 with the International Wrestling Association of Japan. Over the next decade she accumulated titles across multiple promotions—becoming a two-time ICE×60 Champion and five-time International Ribbon Tag Team Champion for Ice Ribbon, the promotion she founded in early 2006. In 2012, a landmark year, she won the JWP Openweight Championship in October and formed Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling in Bangkok, Thailand, expanding her reach beyond Japan. As a Libra born October 4, 1976, Sakura embodies the sign's balance of collaboration and authority—she's not only wrestled but served as sole trainer for her own roster. Her life-path number, 1, reflects her pioneering role: founding two promotions, breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated industry, and mentoring wrestlers across generations [F1, enrichments.lifePath]. Today she performs for All Elite Wrestling, ChocoPro, and independent circuits while maintaining her legacy as a promoter and trainer. Her 2009 peak—holding six championships simultaneously—remains a benchmark in joshi puroresu history.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Emi Sakura entered professional wrestling in August 1995 through the International Wrestling Association of Japan. For over a decade she worked across multiple Japanese promotions, gradually accumulating titles and recognition before launching her own company. This apprenticeship period—grinding through independent and regional circuits—laid the foundation for her later dominance and her reputation as a meticulous trainer.
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Trivia
- In 2009 alone, Sakura held six titles simultaneously: ICE×60, International Ribbon Tag Team, Daily Sports Women's, JWP Tag Team, NEO Single, and NWA Women's Pacific Championships.
- She founded Ice Ribbon in early 2006 and was solely responsible for training wrestlers for the promotion she created.
- After leaving Ice Ribbon in January 2012 for personal reasons, she formed Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling in Bangkok, Thailand the following month, expanding joshi wrestling internationally.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Emi Sakura tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Emi Sakura?
- Emi Sakura is 49 years old (born October 4, 1976).
- When is Emi Sakura's birthday?
- Emi Sakura was born on October 4, 1976.
- What is Emi Sakura's zodiac sign?
- Emi Sakura is a Libra, born October 4, 1976.
- What is Emi Sakura's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Emi Sakura was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Emi Sakura from?
- Emi Sakura is from Japan.
- What does Emi Sakura do?
- Emi Sakura is a actor.
- Is Emi Sakura still alive?
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