[All] [2025 Latest] Who is Wakimoto Hana's father? A detailed look at the truth behind the "half-Korean" theory and her family structure!

This article provides a detailed summary of Wakimoto Hana's father, Wakimoto Nobuyuki's occupation, family environment, the background of growing up in a single-parent household, his family structure with his younger sister and brother, the truth behind the theory that he is half-Korean, and even the gratitude he expressed to his family in his speech after winning his first championship.

 

 

table of contents   1. About Wakimoto Hana's father 2. Father's occupation and family environment 3. Why I started playing golf and my father's support 4. Family composition (father, younger sister, younger brother, grandmother) 5. Is the theory that she is half Korean true? 6. Thoughts about his family in his first victory speech 7. Private information such as love and marriage 8. Summary 9. Q&A

1. About Wakimoto Hana's father

 

Hana Wakimoto grew up in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Her parents divorced when she was a child, so she lived with her father, Nobuyuki Wakimoto, and her grandmother. Her father has been close to her since she was born, and he is the person who sparked her interest in golf at an early age. In a later interview, Hana described her father as "the person who has been closest to me and supported me since I was little," so much so that her father's influence is evident in every decision she makes in life.

 

 

 

 

2. Father's occupation and family environment

 

Nobuyuki Wakimoto is the CEO and Chairman of the Waxin Global Services Group, based in Miyazaki Prefecture. He runs a large company that operates multiple nightlife establishments and employs approximately 400 people. Despite being a busy manager, he actively supports his daughter's activities, accompanying her on golf trips and even serving as her caddy for tournaments.

Hana grew up in a single-parent household, and with the support of her grandmother, she was able to lead a stable life and continue playing golf. A local newsletter from that time featured a photo of Hana being supported by her father and grandmother, showing the strength of her family ties.

 

Hana Wakimoto's Family and Background

item	Content
father	Nobuyuki Wakimoto (Chairman of Waxin Global Services)
home environment	Single-father households/grandmother assists with childcare
Birthplace	Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Golf start	Age 8 (My father took me to a practice field)

 

 

3. Why I started playing golf and my father's support

 

Hana's first experience playing golf was when she went to a driving range with her father. Her father, who also played golf as a hobby, is said to have quietly watched his daughter enjoy golf, not forcing her to play until she showed she was serious about it.

 

At the end of her second year of junior high school, she participated in a training camp in Thailand, where she saw professional players in action, which was a major turning point for her. It was around this time that she began to seriously aim to become a professional, and her father fully supported her. Her father was always there to support her, covering travel expenses, accompanying her as a caddy, and providing mental support.

 

 

 

 

4. Family composition (father, younger sister, younger brother, grandmother)

 

Wakimoto Hana's family consists of her father Nobuyuki, her younger sister Sakura, her younger brother Shiryu, and her grandmother Sachie. Her younger sister Sakura is a golfer who has won the Mynavi Next Heroine Tour, and they are both talked about as beautiful sisters. Her younger brother Shiryu has attracted attention on social media for his beautiful features, and the whole family is known as a "beautiful family."

 

The siblings are extremely close, and as children, they would often gather in one room together to "complain" about their past experiences. Their grandmother, Sachie, acts as a surrogate mother to Hana, who has such deep trust in her that she says she hopes she will live a long life.

Wakimoto family structure

person	relationship	supplement
Father: Nobuyuki Wakimoto	executive	Full support for my daughter's trips and games
Younger sister Sakura	golfer	Mynavi Next Heroine Tour Winner
Younger brother: Shiru	common man	He is a hot topic on social media as a "handsome guy."
Grandmother Sachie	family	Raising Hana as a surrogate mother

5. Is the theory that she is half Korean true?

 

There are many questions on the internet and social media asking, "Is Wakimoto Hana half Korean?" However, there is no evidence that she is actually half Korean. Both of her parents are Japanese, and Wakimoto is a full Japanese who grew up in Miyazaki Prefecture. The rumor only spread because some people said she resembled a beautiful Korean golfer, and because she had a period when she frequently participated in overseas tours.

 

 

 

 

6. Thoughts about his family in his first victory speech

 

Hana, who won her first title in her eighth year as a professional at the Itoen Ladies Tournament in November 2025, expressed her gratitude to her family during her speech, tearing up as she said, "Dad...you've supported me so much..." Her father and grandmother who have supported her for so many years, her sister who has followed in her footsteps, and her younger brother who watches over them... It was a moment when her feelings for each of them overflowed, eliciting a huge response from the audience and viewers.

 

 

 

 

7. Private affairs such as love and marriage

Hwa rarely speaks publicly about her love life or marriage. She maintains a clear separation between her personal and professional life on social media, and rumors about her specific partner have yet to be confirmed. It's natural to assume that she is currently prioritizing her professional career.

 

 

 

 

8. Summary

 

What has continued to support Wakimoto Hana is the devoted support of her father, Nobuyuki, and the strong family relationships with her grandmother, sister, and brother. Although her home environment was by no means smooth, it can be said that her experience growing up in a single-parent household has given her mental strength. The tears she shed after her first victory are testament to the many years she has spent with her family, and the culmination of her efforts and bonds up to that point.

 

 

 

 

9. Q&A

Q1. What is your father's occupation?
He is the chairman and CEO of Waxin Global Services, a group of night leisure businesses based in Miyazaki.

 

 

Q2. What is your family composition?
I grew up in a family of five, including my father, grandmother, sister and brother.

 

 

Q3. Is it true that you're half Korean?
This is completely untrue; both of his parents are Japanese.

 

 

Q4. What got you into golf?
It all started when I was about 8 years old and my dad took me to the driving range.

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