Karen Hara, former captain of the idol group NMB48, has been selected as a finalist for the Miss Planet Japan 2025 beauty pageant, representing Osaka Prefecture. An interview with Hara has been published on the official website of the Japan Miss Pageant Association.
Regarding being selected as a finalist, Hara said, "It felt like a dream and I was very happy. At the same time, I was reminded that I want to carry the dreams and expectations of all the Osaka finalists who have competed alongside me, and as a representative of Osaka, I will do my best to grab the Grand Prix."
He said his charm point is "the length of his arms, which people say make him look like Kamajii from Spirited Away. He has a smile that draws people in, not a bait! He brings a smile to everyone who comes into contact with him!"
She also shared her future goals, saying, "Through my experience as an idol, I learned the joy of being someone that someone looks up to, so no matter how old I get, I want to be someone that people look up to, someone that changes the world, someone that leads the world, and someone that people can look up to."
She said she is interested in global warming and blood donation, and said, "If I win Miss Planet Japan, I would like to spread awareness of the issue of global warming and the importance of blood donation, and actively work to create a world where blood donation is a normal thing for people."
Miss Planet Japan is a contest that aims to produce the next generation of female leaders who are not only beautiful, but also socially conscious and have the ability to communicate. The Japanese competition will be held on September 29th, with approximately 30 candidates selected from across the country taking part.
