Children’s categories debut at Miss Nikkey Japan in 2009 at parents’ request
About 100 children took part: there were snacks and drinks in the dressing rooms, and every child received a gift on stage before the results were announced.
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In 2009, responding to requests from parents all over Japan, the Miss Nikkey Japan organizers created runway shows for children’s categories. The debut drew about 100 participants.
The children received special treatment on stage and backstage, where the mood was that of a children’s party: a buffet of snacks and drinks was served in the dressing rooms. Before the results were announced, all of them received gifts on stage.
After the debut
The children’s categories remained part of the event. In 2010, Miss Nikkey Japan brought together 150 participants in the men’s, women’s and children’s categories.
The Children’s Fashion Show was also on the program in 2022, the edition that marked the pageant’s return, and in 2023, in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. See photos of the 2022 Children’s Fashion Show and the 2023 Children’s Fashion Show.
In 2025, the Miss Colônia Pageant, organized by Miss Nikkey Japan producer Daniela Nishikawa, opened registration for Miss Colônia Infantil (children’s categories). The categories were Baby (ages 0 to 2), Kids I (2 to 5), Kids II (5 to 8) and Juvenil (8 to 12).
