Tanaka started playing football during fourth grade.
[1] In 2013, Tanaka signed for Japanese side NHK Spring Yokohama FC Seagulls, where she captained the club.
[2] After that, she signed for Australian side NWS Koalas FC and left due to the coronavirus pandemic.
[3] Before the 2021 season, she signed for Australian side Gladesville Ravens, helping the club achieve promotion.
[4] Tanaka has worked as a football coach and at a Japanese restaurant.