Miss International Japan
| Formation | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Tokyo |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss International |
Official language | Japanese |
President | Akemi Shimomura |
| Mission | Love, Peace and Hope |
| Website | Miss International Japan official website |
Miss International Japan was created in 1960 in response to Japan's then-recent lack of finalists at the Miss International pageant.
History
Miss International Japan Beauty pageant has consisted of the passion and energy given by the “Goodwill Ambassadors of Beauty" from all over Japan country who aspire for "contribute to global society". This pageant is under of Miss International Organization by ICA (International Cultural Association).
The winner of Miss International Japan will be contributing at the Miss International pageant. Since 1960 participating at the pageant, Japan has only one winner, Ikumi Yoshimatsu (吉松 育美) from Tosu, Japan.[1]
International Cultural Association
The Association was approved and founded in April 1969 (Showa 44) as an incorporated organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cultural Exchange Division), for the purpose of "friendship and goodwill between all nations of the world" through international exchange. Since then, it has advanced cultural exchange on a broad scale by carrying out international activities under the slogans of "achieving world peace through mutual understanding" and "proper understanding of Japan in international society." The International Culture Association will continue to be proactive in widening the circle of international exchange by promoting activities appropriate for the global society of the 20th century, so that it can better contribute to mutual understanding between the countries of the world and promote Japan's image.[2]
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss International Japan | Japanese | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2016-2017 | Natsuki Tsutsui | 筒井 菜月 | Tokyo | TBA | TBA |
| 2015-2016 | Junna Yamagata | 山形 純菜 | Iwate | Top 15 | |
| 2014-2015 | Arisa Nakagawa | 中川 愛理沙 | Tokyo | Best National Costume | |
| 2013-2014 | Rira Hongo | 本郷 李來 | Tokyo | ||
| 2012-2013 | Yukiko Takahashi | 高橋 由紀子 | Tokyo | ||
| 2011-2012 | Ikumi Yoshimatsu[3] | 吉松 育美 | Tosu | Miss International 2012 | Miss Photogenic |
| 2010-2011 | Nagomi Murayama | 村山 和実 | Kanagawa | ||
| 2009-2010 | Etsuko Kanagae | 金ヶ江 悦子 | Osaka | Top 15 | Miss Elegance |
| 2008-2009 | Yuka Nakayama | 中山 由香 | Fukuoka | Top 15 | Miss Congeniality |
| 2007-2008 | Kyoko Sugiyama | 杉山 恭子 | Kanagawa | Top 12 | |
| 2006-2007 | Hisako Shirata | 白田 久子 | Osaka | Top 15 | Miss Photogenic |
| 2005-2006 | Mami Sakurai | 櫻井 麻美 | Tokyo | Top 12 | |
Controversy
In 2013 edition, for the first time in history, the winner of Miss International 2012 Ikumi Yoshimatsu of Japan didn't not crown her successor; instead Miss International 2008 Alejandra Andreu took over in passing on the crown to Bea Santiago of the Philippines. This is also the first time when a past winner crowned two Miss Internationals, one in 2009 where she crowned Anagabriela Espinoza of Mexico.
References
- ↑ ADELSTEIN, JAKE (11 December 2013). "Celebrity stands up to talent agency 'stalker'". japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ↑ History of ICA
- ↑ Desai, Purva (22 October 2012). "JAPAN WALKS AWAY WITH MISS INTERNATIONAL 2012 TITLE!". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.