is a Japanese former figure skater who competed in pairs and ladies' singles. She skated in partnership with Yamato Tamura before teaming up with Shin Amano. Arai and Amano placed 20th at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. They are the 1998 Japanese national champions.
Arai's best national result as a single skater, tenth, came at the 2001–02 Japan Championships. After retiring from competition, she became a skating coach.
Results GP: Champions Series (Grand Prix)
Ladies' singles National Event 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 Japan Championships 20th 10th 18th 15th
Pairs with Amano International Event 1997–98 Winter Olympics 20th NHK Trophy 8th Asian Championships 3rd National Japan Championships 1st
Pairs with Tamura National Event 1996–97 Japan Championships 1st
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