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Yes, I assumed since her last tourament victory was 2005 that there would not be much coverage of her these days; but I also figured if she had retired there would have been mention in Japan press since she is a former #1 and Player of the Year. Since nothing has been said about retirement perhaps she is just taking break due to marriage, or maybe she wants to have a child first and then come back. Anyway, thanks very much for searching Japan sites, and for providing the information for me....very nice of you and at least I know what is going on now.