Transgender Women's National Competition 'Miss International Queen Japan 2026' Announced, Participant Entries Open Until April 24th

Miss International Queen JAPAN

This competition is the official event to select Japan's representative for the global contest "Miss International Queen" for transgender women. Currently, with the deadline of April 24th fast approaching, participant entries are being accepted. We eagerly await applications from many individuals who wish to take a step towards living authentically and embark on a new challenge.

Entries Open (Deadline: April 24th)

This competition is currently accepting participant entries. Please check the page below for details on eligibility and the judging process. The deadline of April 24th is fast approaching. If you are even slightly interested, please take this opportunity to apply. *Application details here*

Competition Overview

Competition Name: Miss International Queen Japan 2026 Date: August 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 2026 / Scheduled for 2 days Venue: Omotesando Hills Main Building B3F Space O Organizer: General Incorporated Association Japan Trans Beauty Association Sponsor: Tourism Authority of Thailand

● About the Venue This competition will be held at Space O, an event space within Omotesando Hills, a landmark in Tokyo's Omotesando district. Omotesando Hills Space O is a sophisticated venue where various events in fashion, culture, and entertainment take place. Its location in the highly influential area of Omotesando attracts significant attention from visitors and media. For this competition, we will leverage its special location and space to create a stage that maximizes the appeal of the contestants. Space O

World Champion "Midori Monet" Visits Japan

The winner of the 2025 World Championship "Miss International Queen," Midori Monet, is scheduled to attend this event. This will be a special opportunity to experience firsthand the presence of a queen active on the world stage. Miss International Queen 2025: Midori Monet

● Midori Monet Profile Midori Monét, Miss International Queen 2025, made history in September 2025 when she was crowned in Pattaya, Thailand, becoming only the third American woman and the youngest from the United States to win the title. An author, entertainer, fashion designer, and advocate for LGB and transgender communities, she brings a thoughtful voice to the global legacy of Miss International Queen. Of African American and Japanese heritage, Midori carries a deep connection to her roots—reflected in her name, which was given to her by her Japanese grandmother. At Miss International Queen, she distinguished herself as the only titleholder to win National Costume awards at both the USA preliminary and in Thailand, and the first to win Best in Preliminary and go on to claim the overall title. Beyond the stage, Midori is a mentor and community leader, supporting transgender youth and LGBTQ communities through her creative work and advocacy. Her visit to Japan holds special personal significance, a