Mitsunori Takahashi from Chiba won Mister Empyrean Japan 2026 on August 28 in Tokyo, with Denji Oshiro from Okinawa crowned as Mister Imperial World Japan 2026. Taishi Yamamoto of Hiroshima will represent Japan at the World's Handsomest Mannequin. The pageant also recognized several runners-up and special award winners.
47 Mister Empyrean Japan 2026 candidates to compete in Tokyo
The first Mister Empyrean Japan coronation ceremony is scheduled for August 28, 2026, in Tokyo, featuring 30 male contestants from across the country. Additionally, Tokyo prepares to launch a unique mobile sushi dining experience by October 2026, while engaging in community-led ecological preservation to protect its local biodiversity.
80 Miss International 2026 candidates to compete in Tokyo
Catalina Duque Abréu represented Colombia and won Miss International 2026 on November 27, 2025, in Tokyo, competing against 79 others. Yollanda Chimbarami from Zimbabwe was the runner-up, followed by contestants from Bolivia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Duque will crown her successor on November 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome City Hall.
Tokyo’s Mizuki Hiruta decisions Sydney’s Mai Soliman in Giza
Mizuki Hiruta, the WBO Super Flyweight Champion from Japan, won against Mai Soliman at the "Glory in Giza" event in Egypt on May 23, 2026, improving her boxing record to 11-0. The judges scored the match 98-92, and 99-91 in favor of Hiruta, while Soliman's record fell to 10-2.
10 things about Mister World Japan 2024 Tomohiro Mitani
Tomohiro Mitani, born in 2001, is a trilingual Japanese beauty king and former football captain who represented Japan in Mister World 2024. He studies Spanish and policy management at Keio University. Mitani was crowned Mister World Japan 2024 and participated in various events, including a beach cleanup and competitions in Vietnam.
Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy crowns Miss International 2025 Catalina Duque in Shibuya, Tokyo
Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thủy represented Vietnam and won the Miss International 2024 title on November 12, 2024, in Tokyo. After her reign, she crowned Catalina Duque from Colombia as her successor on November 27, 2025. Duque became the fourth Miss International from Colombia, marking the pageant's 63rd edition.
80 Miss International 2025 candidates competing in Shibuya, Tokyo
Miss International, held in Tokyo, crowned Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thủy of Vietnam as the winner on November 12, 2024. She triumphed over 70 contestants, with Bolivia's Camila Roca as runner-up. The next edition, Miss International 2025, will take place on November 27, 2025, featuring over 70 competing women.
Kaya Chakrabortty crowns Miss Universe Japan 2025 Kaori Hashimoto in Shibuya, Tokyo
Kaya Chakrabortty, an emergency medical technician and figure skater from Japan, won the Miss Universe Japan 2024 title on July 25, 2024, and crowned her successor on July 16, 2025. She also represented Japan at Miss Universe 2024, ranking in the Top 30 among 124 contestants.
42 Miss Universe Japan 2025 candidates competing in Shibuya, Tokyo
Kaya Chakrabortty is the current Miss Universe Japan 2024, an emergency medical technician and figure skater of mixed Bangladeshi and Japanese descent. On July 16, 2025, she will crown her successor during the 28th Miss Universe Japan pageant held in Tokyo, featuring 42 competitors vying for the title. Japan has 21 Miss Universe placements.
Hiroyuki Sanada biography: 25 things about actor born in Tokyo, Japan
Hiroyuki Sanada, a Japanese actor, singer, and martial artist from Tokyo, is known for his roles in films like "The Last Samurai" and "The Wolverine." He is also a producer of the series "Shogun" and has won awards for his performances. Sanada, who will turn 64 in October 2024, has achieved success in both acting and music.
