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Thursday 04th September, 01:00 PM JST

From left: Olympic long jumper Kumiko Ikeda, ballerina Miyako Yoshida, pianist-actress Nao Matsushita, hairstylist Michiko Fujiwara and calligrapher Ai Takaoka appear at the Lux 2008 Shine Awards on Wednesday. The five were named the most attractive women in a poll conducted on the Lux website. At the beginning of the event, dance group EXILE performed their song which is used for Lux shampoo TV commercials.

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2020hindsight at 01:55 PM JST - 4th September

None of these ladies would make my list.
blauereiter at 02:09 PM JST - 4th September

Best Luxist, maybe. Nao Matsushita the hottest I think.
Smythe at 02:49 PM JST - 4th September

You are right pushlover, that a smile would have done wonders. In my mind they are NOT models, but still good looking women.
Nessie at 03:06 PM JST - 4th September

One of these things is not like the other. Hint: sponsor is lux.
thebottomline at 03:28 PM JST - 4th September

I think the photographer who took the picture of the chicks in bikinis yesterday was a tad bit luckier....just my opinion.
Hughgarse at 04:30 PM JST - 4th September

most attractive?? you`re having a laugh Lux, as you can much better chop just walking down the street in 30 seconds.
WilliB at 04:32 PM JST - 4th September

I take the ballerina. The rest I leave to you.
wanderlust at 05:01 PM JST - 4th September

Three of them look like they have come out of rehearsals at Simon Cabaret in Thailand, a place where the sun really shines....
jerseyboy at 05:10 PM JST - 4th September

Can someone more up-to-speed on Japanese pop culture tell me which is more prestigious: The Lux Shine Award; The Beauty Week Award; or, the Best Jeanist?

What a silly country -- that there are these kinds of "awards" virtually everyday, and that they get huge press coverage.
USNinJapan2 at 07:01 PM JST - 4th September

Check out the farmer's tan on Ikeda on the left!
Zer00 at 07:39 PM JST - 4th September

check out the biceps on Ikeda!
lipscombe at 09:49 PM JST - 4th September

One of these things is not like the other. Hint: sponsor is lux.

hahaha 2nd from right struck me as a funny looker too. she must use a lot of Lux shampoo in her job as a HAIR STYLIST
resetsurvivor at 09:58 PM JST - 4th September

Well, my 'Poll' doesn't think they're all that attractive.

I move for a recount.
Mark_McCracken at 02:19 AM JST - 5th September

Seriously, how much do they each get to participate? A million yen? 2? 5?
DBC at 10:26 AM JST - 13th September

Nao Matsushita is the hottest one.