Junita Ishikawa is a Japanese poker player who has recently established a presence on the Asian tournament circuit, with a specific focus on events held in the Philippines.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Junita Ishikawa has accumulated total live earnings of approximately $3,744. His poker resume is defined by consistent performances at the Manila Megastack series hosted at PokerStars LIVE Manila.

His career-best live cash occurred in December 2025 during the Manila Megastack 23. She made a deep run in the No Limit Hold’em – Deepstack event, finishing 6th to secure a payout of ₱117,000 (∼$1,998).

During the same festival in late November 2025, she also reached the final table of the No Limit Hold’em – SuperStack Freezeout, placing 4th for ₱43,500 (∼$740). Prior to this breakout series, she recorded a cash at the Manila Megastack 20 in November 2024, where she finished 17th in the Kickoff event for ₱59,000 (∼$1,006).

Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from Japan, Junita Ishikawa travels internationally to compete, with a recorded preference for the Philippines. His repeated participation in PokerStars Live Manila festivals suggests she is an emerging grinder in the region’s mid-stakes scene, moving from large-field openers like the “Kickoff” to deeper-structured side events.

Play Style & Strategy

Ishikawa’s results highlight a proficiency in events with “Stack” in the title, Deepstack and SuperStack, indicating a comfort with deeper tournament structures that allow for more post-flop maneuverability. Reaching the final table in a Freezeout format (where no re-entries are allowed) further demonstrates his ability to preserve his tournament life without relying on multiple bullets.

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