Maiko Kano

Maiko Kano ( Kano Maiko, born July 15, 1988) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She was part of the Japanese team that won bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Kumi Nakada (the coach of Hisamitu Springs) converted her to setter in 2012-13 season.

Personal life Kano was born on July 5, 1988, in Mitaka City, Tokyo. Fellow volleyball player Miyuki Kano is her elder sister. She became a volleyball player at 10 years old.

She was elected the candidate player of the national team when she was a junior high school student. Marriage Kano announced her marriage to singer and actor on January 3, 2025. The couple’s relationship was first reported in April 2023, they met in 2019 after working together on Fuji TV’s 2019 World Cup Volleyball coverage, where WEST served as special supporters.

Clubs Hachiouji Jissen Junior High Hachiouji Jissen High School Hisamitsu Springs (2007–2010) Minerva Volley Pavia (2010-2011) Beşiktaş (2011 -2012) Hisamitsu Springs (2012–2015) PFU BlueCats (2015–2018)

Honours

Individuals 2009 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament Excellent player awards, Best 6

Team 2007 Empress's Cup - 16px Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2008-2009 V.Premier League - 16px Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs.

2012-2013 V.Premier League - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Japan-Korea V.League Top Match - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2013 - Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs. 2014 Asian Club Championship - 16px Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs.

National team 2011: 4th place in the World Cup in Japan 2012: Image:Med 3.png Bronze Medal in the Olympic Games of London