Miss Japan 2006 Kurara Chibana and Others

The lovely Miss Japan for 2006 Kurara Chibana may have lost out on the Miss Universe crown to Miss Puerto Rico, but she still remains in our heart for being one fine Asian woman. If it’s not that lean physique, it’s her Samurai outfit during the pageant that will be the most memorable. And I bet Miss Japan wouldn’t have fainted like Miss Puerto Rico did after the pageant, that’s for sure. Here are some contestants along with Kurara Chibana at the official Miss Japan 2006 pageant. I’m really not sure why the women are required to walk in high heels and two-piece bikinis while holding a store bag, but that’s the Japanese for ya.