| WWE ring names are often created to match a wrestler's personality and gimmick. The name Asuka has meaning; Asu means 'to fly' and Ka refers to 'bird', making Asuka represent being on a higher plane. |
| Asuka, a 100-year period starting in the 6th century in Japan, influenced the country's cultural and architectural progress significantly. |
| Before entering pro-wrestling, Kanako Urai worked as a freelance graphic designer. |
| In 2004, Kanako Urai made her wrestling debut as Kana in the all-female Japanese promotion AtoZ. |
| Only 18 months after debuting, Kana retired due to chronic nephritis. |
| Alongside wrestling, Asuka was involved in designing graphics for the Nintendo DS as a freelance graphic designer. |
| Asuka operates a hair salon called 'Another Heaven' in Yokohama, Japan. |
| She has released 4 Gravure DVDs, a style of softcore glamour photography and video, one of which features former WWE superstar Tajiri. |
| Besides wrestling, graphic design, and modeling, Asuka is an occasional video game journalist, contributing to the XBOX 360 magazine and amassing a collection of over 3000 gaming-related items. |
