Miss Universe Japan 2014 Originally from Okinawa: Karate Champion in High School

Last updated 10/31/14

Keiko Tsuji crowned Miss Universe Japan 2014 on 3/18/14.

Keiko Tsuji crowned Miss Universe Japan 2014 on 3/18/14. Source: Times of India.

Keiko Tsuji

Keiko Tsuji, first place kumite, Okinawa High School Sports Competition, 30 May 2011.


Okinawa High School Sports Competition 30 May 2011, the final of karate do individual kumite, female. First Place Winner: Keiko Tsuji (Koza Highschool, Okinawa City). Second Place Winner: Erika Spina (Koza Highschool, Okinawa City). At Naha International High School gymnasium, Naha City, Okinawa. (Uploaded to YouTube by visitokinawajapan on 5/30/11.)

In the video below, Tsuji competes in kata. She appears in the first segment.

Miss Universe Japan 2014, streamed live on 3/18/14.

Update 3/22/14: On the same day, 3/18/14, Toru Higa from Okinawa won the Mr. Japan 2014 title.

Toru Higa from Okinawa is Mr. Japan 2014.

Toru Higa from Okinawa is Mr. Japan 2014. Source Sashfactor, 3/18/14.

Source: Japan Update: Okinawa, 3/19/14.

Update 10/31/14: “Okinawan Keiko Tsuji crowned Miss Japan, aiming for Miss Universe,” Ryukyu Shimpo, 10/24/14.

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2 Responses to Miss Universe Japan 2014 Originally from Okinawa: Karate Champion in High School

  1. Awesome article! We included Keiko in our post at https://nkkf.org

  2. Colton James Woodard says:

    https://www.nkkf.org Article on Keiko

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