On September 14, the Mister and Miss World Japan beauty pageants were held. The winner of the male pageant was John Yamanouchi, while the winner of the female pageant was Chika Nakagawa. John will compete in the Mister World 2016 pageant next year in Cardiff, Wales. Chika will be competing in the Miss World 2015 pageant in Sanya, China on December 19.

Find out more about the new Mister and Miss World Japan after the jump!

Mister World Japan 2015 John Yamanouchi

Birthdate: 1/25/88

Origin: Saitama

Height: 183 cm / 6 ft

Volunteer experience: Zero waste movement

Languages: Japanese, conversational English

Hobbies / talents: Magic, basketball

Other info: He’s half-Filipino. He’s represented by Junes Production.

Crowning:

Miss World Japan 2015 Chika Nakagawa

Birthdate: 5/31/93

Origin: Niigata Prefecture

Height: 173 cm / 5 ft 8 in

Bust: 78 cm / 30 in

Waist: 59 cm / 23 in

Hips: 84 cm / 33 in

Hobbies / talents: Calligraphy, basketball

Other info: She is represented by Oscar Promotion, like the 2 previous Miss World Japan winners.

Crowning: