Naoko is a member of class of 2006, and is pursuing a political science and International Studies double major. Curious about this popular sport of her home country, she joined the kendo club freshman year. The ability of kendo to find the perfect balance between physical and mental rigor has hooked her on to the sport. Other than kendo, she enjoys performing with the Yale Concert Band (percussion), abusing her digital camera like the Japanese girl that she is, and long walks on the beach.