Araki Erika: Looking to Lead Women’s National Volleyball Team to Tokyo Glory

Araki (left) goes for a block during a friendly match against China at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on May 1, 2021. At 186 centimeters tall, she is a key player at the net for the Japanese national team. (© Jiji)

Araki (left) leads the Japanese team onto the court to greet fans following a match at the 2012 London Olympics. (© AFP/Jiji)

Araki (left center) offers advice to younger players on February 14, 2020, during the national team’s training camp at the Ajinomoto National Training Center. (© Jiji)