On May 11, 2009 local time, Tokyo, Japan, the grand Miss Japan 2009 pageant was held, where the beauties showcased their talents. After an intense competition, Emiri Miyasaka (Miyasaka Emiri) was crowned as the winner, standing out from the crowd of contestants to claim the championship. She will also represent Japan in the Miss Universe 2009 competition, which is scheduled to take place on August 23, 2009, in the Bahamas.
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Emiri Miyasaka, the champion of the Miss Japan Universe 2009 finals, at the prime minister's official residence. The two conversed in a friendly manner, with Taro Aso occasionally displaying a "shy" expression.