In 1976, Sakakibara took part in the Talent Scout Caravan organised by Horipro, and won the competition.

[3] Sakakibara was promoted alongside Idols Mizue Takada and Yukiko Shimizu, who also debuted in 1977.

Before them, Junko Sakurada, Momoe Yamaguchi and Masako Mori were promoted in the same fashion.

The single "Natsu No Ojousan"' (Summer Girl), provided Sakakibara with her biggest hit.

After her marriage she gave up her musical career, and began hosting television programs such as Monomane Battle.