The national costume worn by Japan’s candidate in the 70th Miss Universe pageant has sparked criticism on Japanese social media. “Cool Japan” take: During the pageant’s National Costume Show on Dec.

Juri Watanabe uses 12 different products on her face when preparing for a pageant – and that’s before she starts putting on makeup. Watanabe, a third-year international development studies student, ...

Miss Universe Japan 2021 Juri Watanabe will open Vietnamese designer Ho Tran Da Thao’s show, which is set to take place on September 19 as part of the London Fashion Week. Miss Universe Japan 2021 ...

The 70th Miss Universe pageant was held at Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel, this year, with 80 contestants from around the world vying to take home the title. Here in Japan, all eyes were on the ...