Kana Yamaguchi biography: 10 things about Miss World Japan 2023

Who is Kana Yamaguchi?

Kana Yamaguchi (山口佳奈) is a Japanese television anchor, physical education trainer, model and beauty queen. Here are 10 more things about her:

1. She is from Toyama, Japan.
2. She speaks Japanese and English.
3. She enjoys handball.
4. She plays the piano.
5. She has a bachelor’s degree in sports science and education.
6. She has visited several countries including India and South Korea.
7. She is 5’3″ tall.
8. She was a Miss World Japan 2020 finalist.
9. She won Miss World Japan 2022.
10. In 2024, she represented Japan in the 71st edition of Miss World.

TIMELINE

2020

• In June 2020, she had a photoshoot in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan.
• In July 2020, she was crowned Miss World Japan 2020 Ishikawa.
• In August 2020, she visited Tokyo, Japan.
• In September 2020, she was selected as a finalist of Miss World Japan 2020, which was later cancelled due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
• In November 2020, she had a photoshoot in Kanazawa, Ishikawa.

2021

• In September 2021, she visited Himi High School in Saiwaicho, Himi, Toyama.
• On October 12, 2021, she attended the coronation of Miss World Japan 2021 Tamaki Hoshi at the Hulic Hall in Tokyo.

2022

• On September 22, 2022, she competed against 30 other Miss World Japan 2022 candidates at the Hulic Hall in Tokyo. She won the title.
• On October 14, 2022, she attended the Tae Ashida Spring Summer Collection 2023 fashion show at the Japan National Stadium in Shinjuku City, Tokyo.

2023

• On August 2, 2023, she met Miss World Korea 2022 Hyo Jeong Byun in Seoul, South Korea.
• On October 17, 2023, she crowned her successor Miss World Japan 2023 Maya Negishi in Tokyo.

2024

• On March 9, 2024, she represented Japan at Miss World 2023 and competed against 111 other candidates at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.

2025

• On April 16, 2025, she will turn 27.