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Miss International 2023 will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo on October 26

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It's now official, the Miss International 2023 final competition will be held at the Yoyogi Gymnasium No. 2 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan on October 26, 2023. Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo, is a major commercial and financial center. It houses two of the busiest railway stations in the world, the Shinjuku Station and Shibuya Station. The shopping district surrounding the station is known as one of the fashion centers of Japan, particularly for young people, and as a major nightlife area. This year's international event will be the 61st edition of the Miss International pageant. The organizers promised to bring fans "the biggest and most exciting Miss International edition of all." Reigning Miss International Jasmin Selberg of Germany will crown her successor at the culmination of the final show. The Estonia-born beauty was crowned last December as Germany's third winner following Ingrid Finger (Miss International 1965) and Iris Klein (Miss International 1989). As of

LIVE UPDATES: Miss International 2022 Final Competition Results

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After three long years, the 60th Miss International final show will be streaming live today from the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Sixty-six international contestants from different countries and territories will be vying for the coveted title during the much-awaited coronation event where Thailand's Sireethorn Leearamwat will pass the crown to her successor. Today's show hosted by Japanese actor and radio presenter Tetsuya Bessho and Rachel Chan will also feature Japanese guitarist Miyavi and the professional taiko drumming troupe Kodo as special guest artists. Who will be Miss International 2022? A distinguished international panel of judges will have the most difficult task of choosing the next winner who will wear the new cherry blossoms-inspired crown by Long Beach Pearl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘽𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣 🦄 (@bintsireethorn) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 15 France - Maya Albert Finland - Anna Merimää New Z

Miss International 2022 panel of judges, here's where to watch livestream

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Less than 24 hours to go and the 60th Miss International will finally be crowned at the Tokyo Dome City Hall (TDC Hall) in Tokyo, Japan. Who will be responsible for selecting the next Miss International? Here is the distinguished panel of judges: Pawel Milewski  - Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Japan Ryohei Miyata - Japanese metal craft artist and Nitten director Dewi Sukarno - businesses woman, socialite, and former First Lady of Indonesia Junko Koshino - Japanese fashion designer Norika Fujiwara - Japanese model and actress Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram - Chairperson of the Chao Phraya Express Boat in Thailand Ikenobo Senko - Headmaster Designate of Ikenobo Soujitsu Kobori - 13th Grand Master at Enshu Sado school of tea Sireethorn Leearamwat - Miss International 2019 from Thailand Akemi Shimomura - Chairperson of the International Cultural Association Don't miss the Miss International 2022 final show at 2 p.m. (Tokyo time). The live streaming which costs 1,000

FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 final favorites

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After almost two weeks of pre-pageant events and activities in Japan, the 60th Miss International pageant will finally conclude at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in less than 24 hours. Who among the 66 contestants will take home the coveted crown? Meet our Final 12 favorites for Miss International 2022: TOP 12 Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos France - Maya Albert Hong Kong - Rosemary Ling India - Zoya Afroz Mexico - Yuridia Durán Peru - Tatiana Calmell Philippines - Hannah Arnold Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana Poland - Sylwia Stasińska Special mentions: Indonesia, Kenya, Norway, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 favorite glam shots Miss International 2022 contestants experience Japanese tea ceremony Miss International 2022 contestants attended 6th International Women's Entrepreneurs For

Japan's Erina Hanawa wins Miss Tourism World 2022

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Erina Hanawa, a 29-year-old Japanese-Filipino beauty representing Japan, was crowned Miss Tourism World 2022 on Saturday, December 10 in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. The runners-up were Justine Felizarta of the Philippines (first), Le Thi Huong of Vietnam (second), Iana Sharikova of Russia (third), and Adeduro Adetola of Nigeria (fourth). Rounding out the Top 12 semi-finalists were from China, Hanyu Zhang; Ghana, Emmanuella Apuri; Indonesia, Ade Yunita; Italy, Maria Carmen Crescenzi; Singapore, Delvina Katerina Luther; Thailand, Pakinee Duangpattra; and Turkey, Duygu Cerit. The continental titles were awarded to Colombia's Hazel Zuñiga Pinedo (Miss Tourism America), Thailand's Pakinee Duangpattra (Miss Tourism Asia), Ghana's Emmanuella Apuri (Miss Tourism Africa), and Turkey's Duygu Cerit (Miss Tourism Europe). Apart from the title, the new Miss Tourism World was also awarded the Best Tourism Video along with Thailand's Pakinee Duangpattra and Siberia's Milena Vatsil. Th

FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 favorite glam shots

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The beautiful contestants of the Miss International 2022 pageant dolled up in their elegant white cocktail dresses for their official glam shots. Two more days to go before the much-awaited final competition at the Tokyo Dome City Hall where one of the 66 beauties will walk away with the coveted crown by Long Beach Pearl. Online voting is still open so spread the word and help your favorite contestants advance to the Top 15 this Tuesday, December 13. Based entirely on official glam shots, meet our Top 12 favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Cuba - Rachel Martín France - Maya Albert Greece - Anna Pavlidou Hong Kong - Rosemary Ling Jamaica - Israel Harrison Mexico - Yuridia Durán Peru - Tatiana Calmell Philippines - Hannah Arnold Poland - Sylwia Stasińska Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana United Kingdom - Evanjelin Elchmanar Special mentions: Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Togo, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss Internatio

Miss International 2022 contestants experience Japanese tea ceremony

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As part of Miss International tradition, this year's contestants were given the opportunity to experience the Japanese tea ceremony, a cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of tea. Selected contestants for this traditional activity were taken to the Enshu Sado School in Tokyo, a school of tea in Japan that was founded over 400 years ago during the early Edo period. Their Miss International 2022 journey will not be complete without the tea ceremony experience with no other than the grand tea master himself, Soujitsu Kobori. Here's a video from their tea ceremony experience: Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 contestants attended 6th International Women's Entrepreneurs Forum Miss International 2022: Meet the 66 contestants Miss International 2022 contestants experience the ikebana art Miss International 2022 kicks off, day one standouts

Miss International 2022 contestants attended 6th International Women's Entrepreneurs Forum

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A total of 27 Miss International 2022 contestants were chosen to take part in the 6th International Women's Entrepreneurs Forum held on Tuesday, December 6 at the NBC headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The selected contestants were from Australia, Belarus, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Haiti, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Honduras, Kenya, Laos, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Marianas, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, and Venezuela. Supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the special event gave the contestants the opportunity to share opinions and valuable discussions with female business leaders. Here are some photos from the event: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022: Meet the 66 contestants Miss International 2022 contestants experience the ikebana art

Miss International 2022: Meet the 66 contestants

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In a few days, the highly anticipated 60th Miss International edition will culminate at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. One of the 66 international contestants will walk away with the beauty title currently held by the longest-reigning Miss International queen Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand. Who will be Miss International 2022? Meet the 66 contestants competing for the coveted crown: Australia - Anjelica Whitelaw Belarus - Karyna Kisialiova Belgium - Lore Ven Bolivia - Carolina Fernández Brazil - Isabella Oliveira Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Cambodia - Charany Chea Canada - Madison Kvaltin Chile - Catalina Huenulao Colombia - Natalia López Cardona Costa Rica - Mahyla Roth Cuba - Rachel Martín Czech Republic - Adéla Maděryčová Denmark - Dana Myrvig Dominican Republic - Celinee Santos Ecuador - Valeria Gutiérrez El Salvador - Genesis Fuentes Finland - Anna Merimää France - Maya Albert Germany - Jasmin Selberg Greece - Anna Pavlidou Guatemala - Dulce Lóp

Miss International 2022 contestants experience the ikebana art

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Miss International 2022 contestants had the chance to learn and experience ikebana from the experts at the Ikenobo school in Ochanomizu, Tokyo on Friday, December 2. Ikebana, which literally means "to give life to flowers" is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It has already become a traditional part of the Miss International pageant activities. Here are some of the contestants during their ikebana experience: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 kicks off, day one standouts Miss International 2022 contestants depart for Tokyo, Japan FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 pre-arrival favorites Miss International unveils new crown by Long Beach Pearl

Miss International 2022 kicks off, day one standouts

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Miss International 2022 contestants spent their day one in Tokyo, Japan with an orientation and warm welcome from the chairperson of the International Cultural Association, Akemi Shimomura, together with Mr. Takashi Ikemitsu of the Japan Travel Agency. They were all specially commissioned as Miss Visit Japan Tourism Ambassadors in their respective countries and the certificate was handed over to Miss International Spain 2022 Julianna Ro. The 66 beauties will now be the goodwill ambassadors for Japan once they return home after the competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS INTERNATIONAL (@missinternationalofficial) Standouts from day one were the representatives of Cabo Verde, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Venezuela, and Vietnam. Don't forget to vote for your favorite contestants to advance to the T

FAVORITES: Miss International 2022 Top 12 pre-arrival favorites

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Sixty-eight beauties from different countries and territories are expected to compete in the upcoming 60th edition of the Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan. On December 13 at Tokyo Dome City Hall, one of them will walk away with the coveted title currently held by Thailand's Sireethorn Leearamwat. Before the last major pageant of the year officially kicks off, here are our Top 12 pre-arrival favorites: TOP 12 (in alphabetical order) Cabo Verde - Stephany Amado Canada - Madison Kvaltin Colombia - Natalia Lopez Cardona India - Zoya Afroz Mexico - Yuridia Duran Norway - Romée Dahlen Philippines - Hannah Arnold Peru - Tatiana Calmell Puerto Rico - Paola Gonzales Torres Romania - Ada-Maria Ileana USA - Corrin Stellakis Vietnam - Pham Ngoc Phuong Anh Special mentions: Czech Republic, France, Indonesia, Panama, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Venezuela Photos: Miss International RELATED POSTS: Miss International 2022 contestants depart for Tokyo, Japan Miss International unveils new cro

Miss International 2022 contestants depart for Tokyo, Japan

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The 60th Miss International edition is about to begin in Tokyo, Japan, and over 60 contestants from around the world head their way to the host country. After being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miss International 2022 is finally going to be held on December 13 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. At the end of the event, the longest reigning Miss International Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand will crown her successor with a brand new crown by Long Beach Pearl. This year's competition takes on the theme "Beauties For SDGs" to promote the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Two countries are joining for the first time — Cape Verde and Uzbekistan, while Cuba, Greece, Jamaica, Kenya, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Korea, and Uruguay are all set to return. Vote for your favorites into the Top 15 on the Miss International official app or via missinternational.choicely.com . The three most-voted contestants will automatically advance to the semi-