Name: Emi Matsumoto
City and Country of Birth: Nakano, Japan
Age: 23
A Brief Description of your Heritage: Japanese

A Short Bio: I'm the middle child in my family, having an older sister and a younger brother. I was going to follow my parents into the medical profession but discovered my passion for photography in my early teens. While it took some time to gain the approval of my parents, they gave me their blessing to study the arts. After a small modelling stint to help me raise funds to pay for my education, I discovered that I enjoy being in front of a lens as much as I like being behind it!

What do you love about your country? The sights and bright lights of Tokyo to the serenity of the mountains and countryside draw me in not only as a budding photographer but as a person wanting to experience everything life has to offer.

Question: Why do you believe you were chosen to represent your country in the Miss World competition, and what image of your heritage do you wish to present to the rest of the world?
I believe I was chosen for this role because I'm a strong, confident woman who has the ability and the want to show the world everything that Japan and our people have to offer. I'd like to share with the world not only the strength and dedication of the Japanese people but also the many aspects of our unique and fascinating culture. I love my country and I hope to express that in this competition.

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