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What is Open Access?
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To transfer information from one format to another. Example: Scanning a paper newspaper to create an online or PDF version. Reformatting includes digitization.
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Emiri Momota (Sumire Mizukawa): The Dual Identity of a Japanese Star If you have been browsing Japanese entertainment forums, actor databases, or social media, you may have encountered two names— Emiri Momota and Sumire Mizukawa —referring to the same talented person. This can be confusing for new fans. This article explains who she is, why she has two names, and her most notable work. Quick Facts | Attribute | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Birth Name | Emiri Momota (百田夏海) | | Professional Name | Sumire Mizukawa (水川すみれ) | | Born | August 15, 1996 | | Origin | Saitama Prefecture, Japan | | Occupation | Actress, Model, Former Idol | | Years Active | 2010–present | Why Two Names? The reason for the two names is a common practice in Japanese entertainment: rebranding after leaving an idol group .
Emiri Momota is her real, legal birth name. Sumire Mizukawa is her stage name, adopted in 2018 after she graduated from the idol group Sakura Gakuin and its sub-unit Karisome Otome (Kanojo ga Soko ni Iru no nara, Boku wa...) .
By changing her name, she signaled a fresh start as a serious actress and model, moving away from her “idol” image. Early Career: Sakura Gakuin Era (as Emiri Momota) Emiri Momota joined the famous “school-themed” idol group Sakura Gakuin in 2010. The group is known for nurturing talents who later become stars (e.g., Babymetal’s Suzuka Nakamoto, or actresses like Mirena Kurosawa).
Role: She was a member of the 2010–2012 generations . Sub-unit: She performed in Karisome Otome , a rock-influenced Sakura Gakuin club. Notable traits: Known for her bright smile, stable vocals, and cheerful personality. Graduation: She left Sakura Gakuin in March 2013 (alongside other 1996-born members). emiri momota aka mizukawa sumire
After graduation, she worked as a gravure/model under her birth name for several years before the full rebrand. Current Career: As Sumire Mizukawa Since 2018, as Sumire Mizukawa , she has built a steady career in: 1. Television Dramas
Koe Koi (2016) – supporting role Akahori Kaoru no Yūutsu na Hōkago (2021) Kazoku no Katachi (2022) Various late-night Tokyo MX dramas and mystery series.
2. Films
Hirugao (2017) Koisuru Anniversary (2019) Shōjo no Ketsudan (2020)
3. Stage Acting Mizukawa has performed in several stage plays, a common step for Japanese actors seeking respect and range. Notable productions include:
Tōmei na Yūki (2021) Saigo no Bansan (2023) Emiri Momota (Sumire Mizukawa): The Dual Identity of
4. Modeling & Magazines She has appeared in fashion magazines such as JJ and CanCam , and continues to do catalog work for casual wear brands. How to Tell Which Name is Being Used | If you see... | It refers to... | | :--- | :--- | | Emiri Momota | Her early idol work (2010–2017) – photos, Sakura Gakuin DVDs, early gravure. | | Sumire Mizukawa | Her current acting/modeling career (2018–present) – dramas, films, stage, recent interviews. |
Tip: On Japanese Wikipedia or agency profiles, “Sumire Mizukawa” is the primary name. Fan archives of Sakura Gakuin will use “Emiri Momota.”
Information tied to specific geographic locations or positions on the Earth's surface. Also known as “geospatial data”, GeoData, or spacial data.
Library staff who have expertise in an academic subject. A subject librarian can offer advice on:
Subject librarians are available to work with individuals and small groups. They create guides and tutorials and teach workshops.
A source focused on sharing news and information of interest to an industry. Trade publications are often published by industry associations. Periodicals related to an industry are called trade journals.
An unrepeated string of numbers and letters used to recognize and differentiate material. Also called an identification number. Examples include American citizen's’ social security numbers or published books' ISBNs. A persistent identifier (PID) is a long-lasting type of unique identifier. Persistent identifiers allow you to locate a resource with a URL. Examples include electronic articles' Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) and digital materials' handles.
The precise address for a webpage. URL stands for the words uniform resource locator.
A spatial model using coordinates for representing points, lines, and polygons.
A concise, researched report about a complex issue. Readers should gain enough understanding to solve a related problem or make a choice.
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