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Get ready to be inspired by the diverse and driven contestants of Miss Universe Japan 2024. Here's a glimpse into the lives and aspirations of the front-runners aiming for the crown.

By Camilla Suarez

Meet Kaya Chakrabortty, Japan's new Miss Universe 2024, whose journey from National Figure Skating Champion to pageant queen captivates hearts and inspires admiration.

By Irina Silva

The anticipation is building as the 2024 Miss Universe Japan Final approaches, set for Thursday, July 25th, 2024, at the prestigious Yamano Hall in Yoyogi, Tokyo. From 18:00 to 19:45, 35 stunning contestants will compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe Japan 2024. The 35 delegates competing for the title are Anna Yamanouchi, Aoi Osera, Arisa Ohara, Ayane Imuta, Chika Mizuno, Erica Marubayashi, Erina Hanawa, Fuka Oki, Hana Yanagi, Hidemi Kubo, Hiroka Kimura, Honoka Shimamori, Kano Takahashi, Kaya Chakrabortty, Kaya Tsuruda, Klaire Uchida Elkin, Limi Kitagawa, Mai Amano, Mami Miyamaru, Mayu Saito, Mayumi Tori, Mina Amamatsu, Mio Aihara, Misaki Komori, Miu Takaoka, Momoka Kimura, Nana Sakamoto, Nanami Hagiwara, Naomi Kamidate, Noriko Itagaki, Tomomi Hisada, Yuan Hikichi, Yuka Omatsu, Yuki Ninomiya, and Yukie Yamaguchi.

By Camilla Suarez

Miss Universe Japan 2023 contestants are Yuma Enomoto, Yukiko Ozaki, Yui Kano, Shiori Akanuma, Sayaka Uechi, Sayaka Osawa, Risa Morishita, Rio Miyazaki, Rina Iuchi, Riko Sati, Hanada Nene, Narumi Hirano, Nana Miwa, Miyu Mataumoto, Misaki Matsumoto, Mio Yamamoto, Mina Yasukawa, Mika Maeda, Miho Yamabe, Mayuka Oyama, Mariya Nagasawa, Mao Eguchi, Madok Higuchi, Kyoka Hori, Kotoha Abe, Karen Miyazawa, Kana Takada, Kaho Tanaka, Hiroka Takise, Eri Fujita, Emi Ozaki, Angelene Seki, Aki Yavas, Ai Mariaximena Sakuraba.

By Priya Bhardwaj

Miss Universe Japan organization took to their official social media to reveal the National Costume that Marybelen Sakamoto will be showcasing at the Miss Universe 2022 stage. Marybelen is currently preparing for her international stint which will begin in January next year.

By Priya Bhardwaj

Marybelen Sakamoto is the newly crowned Miss Universe Japan 2022 and will represent Japan at Miss Universe 2022.

By Priya Bhardwaj

The 36 Semi-Finalists competing for Miss Universe Japan 2022 are Erika Ishibashi, Hikari Okamura, Jeni Sugahara, Kaho Tanaka, Kana Sagara, Kozue Kanzaki, Kyoka Nanjo, Marybelen Sakama, Megumi Wilson, Michiru Yakuwa, Moira Komatsu, Nanami Sugimoto, Natsumi Tezuka, Nozomi Koike, Ranka Sato, Saria Oikawa, Reina Fuji, Risa Hosaka, Shizuka Ichimura, Tamaki Saitoh, Yuika Ikehata, Chiaka Morita, Ai Inami, Aki Takei, Aska Taira, Ayaka Chihara, Miwa Yamaguchi, Miho Sugawara, Mirika Matsumoto, Misaki Uematsu, Kanami Hirai, Kana Takada, Kaoruko Naito, Karen Kadot and Izumi Nishida.

By Angelique Reyes

Miss Universe Japan 2021 Juri Watanabe has set off to Israel for the 70th edition of Miss Universe.

By Angelique Reyes

Our Top 5 favourites for Miss Universe Japan 2021 are Ayano Dulmi Obata, Aya Nakamura, Hikaru Watanabe, Juri Watanabe and Izumi Nishida.

By Camilla Suarez

Juri Watanabe is the newly crowned Miss Universe Japan 2021 and will represent Japan at Miss Universe 2021.

By Camilla Suarez

Miss Universe Japan 2021 finale to be held on 22nd September 2021 at 6:30 PM (JST). Watch here for the live stream, updates and all the details about the finale.

By Priya Bhardwaj

The 33 semi-finalists for Miss Universe Japan 2021 are Aya Nakamura, Ai Igarashi, Anna Saito, Airi Hasuo, Aira Kosako, Ayano Dulmi Obata, Ayaka Yazaki, Ayano Hirose, Ayano Kubo, Ayumi Hamahata, Christiana Chiba, Julia Tasaki, Izumi Nishida, Hikaru Watanabe, Haruka Kimpara, Kumi Miyamaru, Juri Watanabe, Never Love, Miku Nagaoka, Mao Nakamura, Nao Okamoto, Miku Okabayashi, Minae Aoki, Momoko Tsuchida, Sachino Fukuuchi, Sayo Nodake, Rinna Tanaka, Saria Oikawa, Sophia Hibi, Shiho Saito, Tasuki Hashimoti, Tomoyo Ikeda and Sharnie Fenn.

By Camilla Suarez

Yuki Sonoda has been appointed as Miss Charm Japan 2021 and will represent the country at Miss Charm International 2021.

By Angelique Reyes

Filipino heritage beauty queens who have managed to outshined beauty pageants in 2020 are: Miss Teen USA 2020 Ki’ilani Arruda, Miss Idaho USA 2020 Kim Layne, Miss South Carolina USA 2020 Hannah Jane Curry, Miss Universe Japan 2020 Second Runner-up Yuki Sonoda, and Miss Intercontinental New Zealand 2020 Arielle Keil.

By Camilla Suarez

The result of Miss Universe Japan 2020 is: Winner: Aisha Harumi Tochigi, first runner-up: Raimu Kaminashi, second runner-up: Yuki Sonoda, third runner-up: Kilala Watanabe, and fourth Runner-up: Marina Little.

By Priya Bhardwaj

Miss Universe Japan 2020 is all set to crown it’s representative on 29th October 2020. Check here for the live blog, full results and more.

By Angelique Reyes

The top final hot picks for Miss Universe Japan 2020 are: Aisha Harumi Tochigi, Haruka Nakata, Kilala Watanabe, Raimu Kaminashi, and Yuki Sonoda.

By Ana Walia

The delegates of Miss Universe Japan 2020 are: Ai Kawabe, Aira Yui, Aisha Harumi Tochigi, Akiho Kojima, Akiko Koyama, Ali Horiuchi, Aska Taira, Ayumi Kawamura, Chie Akiba, Haruho Numa, Haruka Nakata, Haruna Teshima, Hiroka Ueki, Kilala Watanabe, Mai Morishima, Marina Little, Mashiro Tsuritani, Miyuki Nozawa, Mizuki Kitamura, Moe Oshiro, Moeri Furukawa, Momoko Iida, Nina Saeedyokota, Raimu Kaminashi, Sara Matsuda, Sayaka Shibata, Seina Okumura, Shiho Hichiwa, Yuki Nakatsu, Yuki Sonoda, and Yukino Nakano.

By Angelique Reyes

Ariana Miyamoto who was discriminated for being a mix race child was crowned as Miss Universe Japan 2015 and went on to represent Japan in Miss Universe 2015 where she got a placement in top 10 finalists.

By Angelique Reyes

Yuki Sonoda, a Filipina- Japanese beauty, all set to be a part of Miss Universe Japan 2020.

By Priya Bhardwaj