This years pageant takes place on May 10 and the field has been narrowed down to the top 21 finalists, all hoping to follow in the footsteps of last years winner Hiroko Mima.

Preparation for this years event has been as tough as always, even a spot of Jiu-Jitsu to help whip the girls into shape.

It’s times like these i wish i was a Jiu-Jitsu instructor.

Not sure of the girl in the yellow’s name but i’ll be following her closely and gunning for her to win.

Yellow top’s managed to get herself into full guard, a very dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu ground game. I’ll also have my eye on Red shirt too.

Red shirt’s no slouch in the Jiu-Jitsu with this arm bar attempt.

This is more of a cuddle than anything.

And the girls all prettied up for a photo shoot, one of many in the coming weeks.

For all the information on this years pageant check out the official site and their gallery, from whence these pictures came from.

Rest assured this isn’t the last time i’ll cover the event … until i do here’s where you can read up on all the girls Bio’s.

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