Emiri Miyasaka, On May 11, the Miss Universe Japan 2009 competition was successfully concluded at the International Conference Center in Yurakucho, Tokyo. The theme of this year's competition was 1950s Hollywood, which attracted over four thousand participants. After preliminary and semi-final rounds, 21 contestants were selected to advance to the finals. The final competition consisted of five segments, including evening gown, swimsuit, and lingerie.