Hisako Shirata crowned Miss Japan 2007

Kyoko Sugiyama poses with her award after winning the title of Miss Japan 2008 in Tokyo, Oct. 15, 2007. The title of Miss Japan 2008 went to Kyoko Sugiyama in Tokyo on Monday. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

Kyoko Sugiyama displays swimsuit during the beauty pageant in Tokyo, capital of Japan, Oct. 15, 2007. The title of Miss Japan 2008 went to Kyoko Sugiyama in Tokyo on Monday.

Kyoko Sugiyama displays swimsuit during the beauty pageant in Tokyo, Oct. 15, 2007. The title of Miss Japan 2008 went to Kyoko Sugiyama in Tokyo on Monday. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

Kyoko Sugiyama (C) poses with other contestants after winning the title of Miss Japan 2008 in Tokyo, capital of Japan, Oct. 15, 2007. The title of Miss Japan 2008 went to Kyoko Sugiyama in Tokyo on Monday.

Kyoko Sugiyama (C) poses with other contestants after winning the title of Miss Japan 2008 in Tokyo, Oct. 15, 2007. The title of Miss Japan 2008 went to Kyoko Sugiyama in Tokyo on Monday. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)
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Hisako Shirata, Miss Japan 2007, gives the award to Kyoko Sugiyama during the beauty pageant in Tokyo, capital of Japan, Oct. 15, 2007. The title of Miss Japan 2008 went to Kyoko Sugiyama in Tokyo on Monday.

Hisako Shirata, Miss Japan 2007, gives the award to Kyoko Sugiyama during the beauty pageant in Tokyo, Oct. 15, 2007. The title of Miss Japan 2008 went to Kyoko Sugiyama in Tokyo on Monday. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)
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