Many people claim that the bodybuilding boom in Japan was mainly because of Nishiwaki. Taking advantage of her new influence as a role model, she opened her own fitness club. She held the title of “Japan’s First Female Bodybuilding and Power Lifting Champion” for three consecutive years! Later on, she joined bodybuilding competitions and won several awards. Nishiwaki said she had low self-esteem with regards to her body image, and wanted to change it. She became interested in bodybuilding after being hooked on gymnastics and volleyball. Michiko Nishiwaki is not only a bodybuilder but she is also a Japanese actress, a martial artist, and a stunt woman! She was born in Chiba but grew up in Tokyo during her teenage years. As the role of women is changing in society nowadays in Japan, this focus on strength and ability is increasing and becoming popular. Kanda says her goal is to let women know about the positive side of bodybuilding.
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Though she has gained a lot of muscle, she makes sure to maintain her feminine side by painting her nails and keeping her female body shape. She received a lot of attention after winning several competitions and it inspired her to progress.
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Nippon contest, a beauty and fitness contest which is sponsored by both nutrition and fitness companies. She has won in multiple competitions such as the Ms. Kanda decided to give bodybuilding a try after the suggestion of her friend and discovered that she actually loved it. Before she entered the world of bodybuilding, she was interested in swimming and doing “kendo,” a modern Japanese martial art. She has been participating in bodybuilding competitions since 2002 and has been active since then. Tomoko Kanda is a female bodybuilder who was born in Osaka.