Emi is from Yokohama, Japan. She has over ten years of experience in the activity with an extensive background in the marching arts. She began her performing career as a Color Guard performer in Kamakura Women's University Junior & Senior High School. After graduating she went on to march with YOKOHAMA ROBINS from 2011-2015, and The Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps in 2013. As an instructor, she has worked with Kamakura Women's University Junior & Senior High School, Nagoya Women's University Junior & Senior High School, Sakae Junior & Senior High School, YOKOHAMA ROBINS, and more throughout Japan.She joined the Color Guard staff at Mandarins Drum & Bugle corps in 2024!