Kitada was born in Shirahama, Wakayama and began judo at the age of 10.

[1] In 2002, she participated in the Asian Games held in Busan and won a gold medal in the Extra Lightweight category.

[1] In 2005, Kitada finally participated in the World Championships but was defeated by Yanet Bermoy from Cuba and Alina Alexandra Dumitru from Romania.

[1] As of 2010, Kitada coaches judo at the Yoshida Dojo.

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