Reaching for the Universe
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Maiko Itai reacts after being named Miss Universe Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday night. Itai, 25, who lives in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, was picked from 11 contestants in the final round of the Japanese beauty pageant, which had about 4,000 applicants. She will go to the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant in July.
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some14some
Why such a painful expression, Itai? ! Picture goes to my 'save' file because i may not find her in July contest.
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movieguy
Not that much to write home about from this picture. She certainly looks tall.
Also, did the girl in the white mini really make it to the top 11???
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pawatan
Congrats! I hope she does well.
It'd be nice if the foreground were in focus in this picture...
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thepro
not a great picture
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tokyotom
agree "itai!" no chibana or mori that is for sure
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saitamakid
when i was there three years ago, i never thought that this quiet, small port city of usuki would produce a future miss universe japan!
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Gurukun
That's a white mini?! I thought it was a bath towel.
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lovejapan21
they all look alike
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tokyotom
the french director chick looks like she gonna plant one on an unwilling candidate
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herefornow
Is it the dress, or does she have virtually no chest?
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paulinusa
I like her!
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Debucho
she'd do in a pinch I guess
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DenDon
ouch indeed
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nisegaijin
she is a what? you gotta be joking. someone needs their beer goggles removed!
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DJ_Fuzz
Someone tell that woman on the left that Pat Benatar wants her silver leggings back!
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paulinusa
She had the good sense to wear a classy dress(as opposed to most of the women in the background).
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LoveUSA
The dress is so beautiful, like a work of art, like a painting, love the colors and the design...as if a talented painter drew it. ooooh such a gorgeous dress....cry cry cry
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LoveUSA
but the hairstyle is not good at all.
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ReformedBasher
Some of you guys have such high standards. I'm guessing she'd be in tears that men of your calibre would turn you down.
As for me, I think she looks great.
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Junnama
Miss Hawaii???
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Canukle
Why hte hell is she wearing a mumu? Golden Girls called, they want their house dress back.
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namabiru4me
More pics: http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/life/trend/100309/trd1003092259005-p1.htm
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incognito12
The fact that Trump has a say at the national level as to who Japan should send to his toy-pageant by having his scout select a Miss Japan according to his standards is very troubling...
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pawatan
I can't belive so many are running her down based on one out-of--focus picture. Wait to see more pictures, videos, and hear her talk first!
Wait, I can believe people rush to judgment - this is JT.
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paulinusa
I still like her!
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DenDon
ahahaha
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DarkKnghtZ
Random Shibuya Girl > This woman.
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sharky1
looks like she is trying to smile while she is crying...this picture probably doesn't do her justice.
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ReformedBasher
@ namabiru4me, thanks for the link.
@all "would turn her down", not "would turn you down". Sorry :-)
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Smythe
The colours of her clothing, in this photo, are tops to my eye. As for appearance, hair, or such she is a good looking gal in my mind. Congratulations to her & best in the future.
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paulinusa
Some of the juvenile comments posted here(and sure to be continued in the future)remind me of the reaction that Riyo Mori faced when selected Miss Universe, that she wasn't "cute". Well you're right, Ms. Itai and Ms. Mori aren't cute, they're sexy adult looking women.
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Junnama
I don't think anybody has said anything about cuteness or sexiness... some folks are saying she's not good looking or that her dress is terrible!
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cactusJack
Beauty is old skin deep....but who cares.
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Katsuro1000
She looks beautiful....
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Fadamor
What can you say in a comment on this? Either you sound like a horn-dog, gushing about her beauty or you sound like one of the runner-ups, nit-picking every little deviation from your secret "ideal woman".
Without being able to see the contestants she was competing against, I cannot comment on whether she was the best choice, but the judges certainly seemed to think so.
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netrek
too slim
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zhazam05
She is Every bit Worthy of the CROWN!!
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meloveulongtime
damn bangs...women should not have bangs...leave the bangs for little girls
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Sarge
Thanks for the link, namabiru4me. She is going to be a tough competitor.
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dolphingirl
Women shouldn't have bangs? I've never heard that before.
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meloveulongtime
women with bangs look like little girls to me...maybe that is just me...I am goofy after all :)
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Akuma
This girl looks like she needs a few Big Macs in her frail little boney body.
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Ranger_Miffy
A pretty standard looker from the hordes of standard pretty J-women. Great dress. Not too skinny. Well, Japan is a great place with this type of standard model around. Yes, I wish her luck but doubt she will win as she is not western sexy enough. I like her, though!
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seaforte03
why do they call 'em bangs? Anyway - the cutesy girly thing is cultural - a woman can be both a mature adult and also cutesy fun loving and entertaining (maybe kinda like american men - adults who love their toys and live and work to play).
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gogogo
Guess the lady gaga look is in this year
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tkoind2
I don't like pageants to start with, but this girl does not seem likely to stand a chance at the Miss Universe. There are other photos of her out there. Just not impressive, despite the effort with the mumu.
I have to agree there are far more stunning candidates wandering around the city today who could hold a better chance.
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LoveUSA
Those who say the dress is terrible do no have any exquisite sense or taste. The dress does not look cheap, just virbant and energizing. It is not boring one color dress with lack of imagination.
The dress has amazingly matching to perfection colors, expressing the strokes of a brush; both the overflowing colors and the selection of the colors is so breathtaking, the asymetrical line, the elegance of the pattern, everything is so lovely and perfect. i am tired of boring black dresses, the flower design is so vibrant and modern, yet keeping the tradition of Japanese kimono in a good way. A+ for fashion design.
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LoveUSA
lady gaga is an american mass product which can be sold only in USA and Japan. i think comparing this elegant dress to lady gaga's outfits is very insulting.
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peachy871
I think they were talking about her hair when they mentioned the Lady Gaga look; they weren't talking about the dress. As for the dress...hmmm...not sure if I like it or not. Like the colours and the cut of the body, but that poofy pirate sleeve just doesn't look right next to the sleekness of the body. Oh well...she is Miss Universe and I am certainly not...doubt that dress would any good at all on someone else...she at least does it a bit of justice.
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sugamosumo
too ugly and thin for me...100% pass on her any day...
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LoveUSA
I think this color will look great on people with blue eyes.
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Wakarimasen
I think her name is great
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masterkun05
Sorry but not for me. A good mother or wife or a good female athlete in any sport is more acceptable.
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dokshinshatcho
ootsukushi Maiko -chan gambatte babe !
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pawatan
I think bangs are a classic young Japanese women's look. You see it all over the place on stylish, well-dressed 20-something women. I think it's a nice look and doesn't look childish in the slightest!
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stevecpfc
Back to the future - timeline 1987.
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marushka
" and a world peace":) lol, she is cute, i like her dress
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marushka
LoveUSA: after reading your comments regarding dress, fully agreed with you. imho this dress would look better on someone with blue // green eyes. it doesnt look bad on her, but i think it doesnt really show her own personality...
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gogogo
I was referring to the hairstyle not the dress.
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LoveUSA
ok, lady gaga is more provokative with her hair I think
I think the opposite, it looks excellent on her because she is tall and thin. I think she is creative and expresses herself throuh her wear. Usually Japanese people do not like strong colors, so I think she is brave.
The lady with the yellow dress has also a good fashion sense.
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nemoflow
Yeah, agree about the random shibuya girl > this chick comment. Those hotties usually have a bit more meat on them and look dirtier, which is way better.
And Miss UNIVERSE Japan. How does that work?
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KingRat
Hahaha
No really. What, are you feeder?
How can you tell she is thin when she is not wearing tight clothing.
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marushka
and i dont like her shoes, imho not matching with this dress
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cleo
Well that right arm is pretty obvious.
And yes, the shoes are too klunky for that dress (which I think is very nice and would set off my eyes perfectly if only I were about a foot taller)
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NetteMarie
Namabiru thanks for the link
Her face looks better on the other photos, but her swimsuit photos make me want to go back in time and give her the oreo I just ate.
Good luck to her anyway.
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Sarge
"her swimsuit photos make me want to go back in time and give her the oreo I just ate"
If you didn't eat the oreos, you might just look as in shape as she is.
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Warashi
Not too bad, not too bad... I like the dress but as someone already pointed out, the shoes does not match with that dress.
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Blue_Tiger
Pretty, and I like her dress in this photo....
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koike182
Gambatekudasai maiko-chan! sugoi kawai. la tchika mui bonita.
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