 Fukushi is also a six-time national champion over the 5000 m. In addition, she has run more sub 34 minute 10,000 m runs in competition than any other woman in the world (as of 2014 this mark stands at 44).She was chosen as the torch lighter for the 2003 Asian Winter Games which was held in Aomori Prefecture, her home region.Fukushi was fourth over 5000 m at the 2000 World Junior Championships in Athletics and had a breakout year two years later.