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DATASTREAM
Actress: Akiko Wakabayashi
Character: Aki
Movie: 'You Only Live Twice'
Date of Birth: 26th August 1941
Place of Birth: Ota, Tokyo, Japan
Trivia: Sometimes credited as 'Eiko'
PLEASED TO MEET YOU
Aki rendezvous with Bond at a rowdy Sumo wrestling match. While 007 expects the MI6's stuffy agent in Japan, Henderson, he receives more than he bargained for when he comes face to face with the gorgeous, sharp and resourceful Japanese secret agent.
"I think I will enjoy very much serving under you."
CAUGHT IN THE ACT
After saving Bond's skin and racing him to safety a number of times, Aki lures him to the headquarters of the Japanese Secret Service - for whom she works. The agents meet again, socially this time, in Tiger Tanaka's luxury spa and estate. 007 enjoys the down-time on this mission, especially the attention from Aki and Japanese customs.
PROFILE
Bright and resourceful and with a flair for fast driving, Aki is Tiger Tanaka's top agent in the Ja