Miss Universe Japan 2020 Aisha Harumi Tochigi, 25, of Chiba, Japan will crown her successor in Tokyo, Japan on September 22, 2021. It will be the 24th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Japan’s Miss Universe candidate.

Currently, Japan has 19 Miss Universe placements, including two crowns. Representing the East Asian country, Akiko Kojima, 84, of Tokyo and Riyo Mori, 34, of Shizuoka won the title in 1959 and 2007, respectively.

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There are 32 women competing for the Miss Universe Japan 2021 title. If facial beauty is the only criterion, these will be my Top 13 candidates:

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#13. Saria Oikawa

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#12. Ai Igarashi

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#11. Sophia Hibi

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#10. Ayumi Hamahata

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#9. Sayo Nodake

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#8. Kumi Miyamaru

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#7. Tomoyo Ikeda

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#6. Julia Tasaki

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#5. Minae Aoki

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#4. Ayano Dulmi Obata

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#3. Sharnie Fenn

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#2. Shiho Saito

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#1. Juri Watanabe