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Ariana Miyamoto from Nagasaki has been crowned the Miss Universe Japan 2015 at the conclusion of the impressive finals of the national pageant held on March 12’ 2015 in Chinzanso Hotel, Tokyo. She was crowned by her forerunner Keiko Tsuji, Miss Universe Japan 2014 and will now represent Japan at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. Standing tall at a height of 5’8, Ariana after completing her graduation from the local Nagasaki junior high school went to USA to complete her studies. Ariana has an inclination towards cooking and sports, volleyball being her favourite sport. Before entering the glamorous world of modeling, Ariana worked as a bartender, which was a learning experience for her. The scintillating beauty is passionate about bikes and desires to buy a Harley Davidson if she wins a lottery someday. As the pageant initiated, after a chain of preliminary competition, Top 5 finalists for Miss Universe Japan 2015 were announced, who were - Hikaru Tsuchiya from Chiba, Tamao Tada from Tokyo, Mao Kaneko from Aichi, Ariana Miyamoto from Nagasaki and Rina Inoko from Oita. The Top 5 then were scrutinized through the radar of Question and Answer session. The answer to the question that got Ariani to the crown goes like – Q: Who is the most influential person in your life? A: Mariah Carey. She has been through a lot of difficulties before becoming a popular singing sensation. Runners-up at finals were - Rina Inoko from Oita – First Runner-up Hikaru Tsuchiya from Chiba – Second Runner-up The sultry beauty with radiant illuminating smile has now taken over the reign from her predecessor, Keiko. Ariana will now be representing Japan at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.