The Japanese modelling industry is reaching new heights of fame as they are being recognized internationally. Their fans just cannot get enough of these breathtakingly gorgeous beauties and their style, so much so that there is a huge market for their pictures and merchandise. These models usually maintain social media accounts to give their fans new content and keep them hooked. These models usually rise in ranks and are given acting roles in Movies where they once again flabbergast their fans and gain a whole new audience. Without any further ado, here is a list of the Top 10 Most Impeccable Japanese Style Divas.
1. Miyako Miyazaki
Miyako Miyazaki is a famous Japanese model who was dubbed the winner of the 2003 Miss Universe Japan pageant. She was born on 25 February 1978. This queen ended a 15-year wait as she was declared 4th runner up at the Miss Universe pageant 2003. Her legendary nightgown is infamously referred to as "gown-kini".
2. Masami Nagasawa
Masami Nagasawa is a model and actress, known for her roles in "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS" and "Crying Out Love in the Center of the World", the latter of which won her a Blue Ribbon Award. She even played a leading character in the Taiwanese Television portrayal of the manga series Chocolat.
3. Rio Matsumoto
Formerly called Megumi, her real name is Chiyo Kono. This model rose to fame in the mid-1990s and has starred in several dramas and films like God's Puzzle, Aim for the Ace, The Chasing World, and Tokyo Friends. She is also one of the voice actors of the mystery series The File Of Young Kindaichi.
4. Kurara Chibana
Kurara Chibana is a model and esteemed humanitarian who won the 2006 Miss Universe Japan pageant and represented Japan at the Miss Universe global pageant, ranking as 1st runner up. She was dubbed Sexiest Woman Alive 2006 by Global Beauties. She is seen regularly in the Television show News Zero by Nippon.
5. Maki Nishiyama
This talented actress has received several modeling contracts for on-screen advertisements in Japan including one from McDonald's Japan and Nivea-Kao. Her most notable contract is a modeling job for the Japanese fashion magazine CanCam. She has also starred in the drama Moon Love and anime series Ranma 1/2.
6. Sayo Aizawa
This actress and model work exclusively with the famous fashion magazine Classy. Sayo is also fluent in 5 languages. She kick-started her modeling career right after graduating high school and has appeared in many dramas and shows which include Dondo Hare, Suppli, and Haruka Seventeen among others. She is betrothed to Nakajima Hiroyuki, a professional baseball player.
7. Aya Ueto
Aya, a former member of the pop group Z-1, went on to release 5 albums after they disbanded. Her role in the TBS drama 3-nen B-Gumi Kinpachi-sensei garnered her widespread attention and she is currently one of the most familiar faces of Japan. She has starred in Movies like Hirugao, Azumi, and Nagareboshi.
8. Yukie Nakama
Yukie, best known for starring in the live-action version of the manga series Gokusen, is considered one of Japan's most bankable actresses in terms of popularity. She has featured in advertisements for popular companies such as Shiseido, Nissin Foods, au by KDDI, Glico, Asahi, and Lotte and was a spokesperson representing the Japanese Tax Agency and the Japan Railways.
9. Nozomi Sasaki
This professional fashion icon has featured as the main ringside spokesperson for the Dream Fighting Championships and K-1 World Max. Nozomi is also famous for starring in Coca-Cola green tea commercials and Seiko's Tisse brand line which is dedicated to her. Her single "Kamu to Funyan" was used in the tie-in advertisements for Lotte Fit's Chewing Gum.
10. Meisa Kuroki
Satsuki Shimabukuro fondly referred to as Meisa Kuroki, is a celebrated actress who has starred in several advertisements, dramas, and stage productions. She is currently the Japanese representative of the international fashion label Giorgio Armenia cosmetic brand L'Oreal.
