<figure id="attachment_410469" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410469" style="width: 950px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="48bfce73"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/4afc5c6f575c61bd0e172dc6d65a7d9b.png" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410469" class="wp-caption-text">Ms. Kotone Mizuse won the Grand Prix this year. She had won various prizes in the &#8220;Race Ambassador Award,&#8221; including a special award, but this was her long-awaited grand prix win!</figcaption></figure>
<h3><span class="strongInContent"> Long-sought Grand Prix at her sixth attempt!</span></h3>
<p> In recent years, the name &#8220;race queen,&#8221; which includes the gender-biased term &#8220;queen,&#8221; has been changed to &#8220;race ambassador&#8221; in a number of cases, most notably in Japan&#8217;s top race, the Super GT. In line with this change, the &#8220;Japan Race Queen Award&#8221; was changed to the &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; starting from this year&#8217;s Tokyo Auto Salon.</p>
<p> The selection process is almost the same as in the previous years, with the most popular ambassadors appearing in major domestic racing categories such as Super GT and Super Taikyu in the previous year being selected by fan voting. The results were announced on January 11, the second day of the Tokyo Auto Salon, at the main stage of Makuhari Messe, the venue for the event.</p>
<p> Before the announcement, the 10 race ambassadors who have won the Grand Prix in the past also made an appearance. The awards ceremony was even more spectacular. As the venue was filled with excitement, this year&#8217;s Grand Prix was awarded to Kotone Mizuse (27) of &#8220;D&#8217;station Fresh Angels,&#8221; who is active in Super GT and other events. After receiving the award, she commented on her joy.</p>
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<p><span class="strongInContent"> I have received various awards since I started as a race ambassador in 2007, but to finally win the Grand Prix this time was such an event that I still think it was a dream come true. The thing that made me happiest was that everyone involved was really happy.</span></p>
<p><span class="strongInContent"> I have been told that I was a picky eater, a teasing character, and that I did not look like a &#8230;&#8230; race ambassador, but thanks to everyone who accepted me as I was, I am &#8220;Kochamaru&#8221; (Ms. Mizuse&#8217;s nickname) today. My dream of winning the Grand Prix in this costume has come true!　I am glad that I never gave up and kept trying, even when things got tough.</span></p>
<p> On the same day, the &#8220;Tokyo Auto Salon Costume Awards&#8221; were held for the third time this year. The committee selected the &#8220;Best Costume Award&#8221; for the costumes of the companions who participated in the Tokyo Auto Salon, taking into consideration the design and the level of attention they attracted. This year, out of approximately 400 exhibitors, three booths were selected for the Excellence Award: &#8220;Sphere Light&#8221; for the second year in a row, &#8220;BMW Japan&#8221; for the second time, and &#8220;GTNET/C-WEST&#8221; for the first time.</p>
<p> In addition, a large number of companions participated in the event and added color to the famous cars. Many fans who came to the show were intoxicated by the &#8220;beauty competition&#8221; that was as impressive as the gorgeous cars on display.</p>
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<div data-friday-nextpage-lead=" Image: The &quot;divine style&quot; of the Grand Prix winners"></div>
<figure id="attachment_410471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410471" style="width: 794px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="3162cb38"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/0386048c7dec70869877d96b878f7035.png" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410471" class="wp-caption-text">Ms. Minase won the Grand Prix. Her innocent smile and overwhelming style also attracted fans.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410472" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410472" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="d11cd65c"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/ecca1b697f665324543c7ad3d7b27fda.png" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410472" class="wp-caption-text"> Ran Matsuda, last year&#8217;s Grand Prix winner, came to Ms. Minase&#8217;s side and presented her with a bouquet of flowers, accompanied by tears. Afterwards, the two posed together with the grand prix trophy.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410470" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410470" style="width: 1500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="0504f37a"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/654003320c9e655303e380bd3f55a6a2.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410470" class="wp-caption-text"> The Grand Prix winner was Ms. Minase (center). She also received the &#8220;Mediban Nepuri Award,&#8221; the &#8220;Auto Salon Award,&#8221; and the &#8220;Amazon Award,&#8221; which was given as a complimentary prize to the Grand Prix.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure id="attachment_410473" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410473" style="width: 1342px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="e7493a01"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/f09ed8c5ad49f8e860ec105fdd2b470a.png" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410473" class="wp-caption-text"> The &#8220;Costume Division&#8221; award went to &#8220;raffinee Lady / raffinee μ&#8217;s&#8221;. Eight race ambassadors took the stage with AKI of &#8220;GUT&#8217;S DYNAMITE CABARETS,&#8221; who was in charge of the design.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410566" style="width: 1276px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="8fac562a"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/7c25b7b70209623d920d92f112f4465a.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410566" class="wp-caption-text"> Ambassadors of &#8220;Sphere Light,&#8221; which won the Excellence Award for the second year in a row.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410568" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410568" style="width: 1276px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="30e4b2ec"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/8b69b8892e982754d43869367bbfe3d2.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410568" class="wp-caption-text"> Members of &#8220;BMW Japan&#8221; who also won the Excellence Award</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410565" style="width: 1276px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="37ab2096"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/8af784819287f98b20def7a3d6ccda3d.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410565" class="wp-caption-text"> GTNET/C-WEST,&#8221; which won an award for the first time. Second from the left is Mizuse, who won the Grand Prix in the &#8220;Race Ambassador Award.</figcaption></figure>
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<div data-friday-nextpage-lead=" [Image] Costumes of beautiful women add color to the famous cars."></div>
<figure id="attachment_410453" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410453" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="88dc9316"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/d2fc371120c2734edbc245c1fb646e62.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410453" class="wp-caption-text">Many companions participated in the Auto Salon. They added color to the famous cars.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410455" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410455" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="810010b0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/f0693671242b8410c6b178f72c93679d.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410455" class="wp-caption-text"> Posing with the cars on display</figcaption></figure>
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<figure id="attachment_410454" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410454" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="8ff6400d"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/a3d485bc63c3579c96e95d759a7e0d2b.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410454" class="wp-caption-text"> Beautiful slender legs.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410459" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410459" style="width: 2048px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="2e824508"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/94a350935d03fb416a272781672a6deb.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410459" class="wp-caption-text"> A beautiful woman in a gorgeous dress. They had a presence as strong as that of the luxury cars.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410564" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410564" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="f43f81e4"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/ab58c152e7de5fe1d8d65c8a67d0c104.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410564" class="wp-caption-text"> A woman in a daring costume. When the camera was pointed at them, they struck a &#8220;finger heart&#8221; pose.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410457" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410457" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="aa66fdba"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/8f2bf0f23a0cdcb856fb7643d2693b76.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410457" class="wp-caption-text"> 【Picture】Top of the list with their overwhelming style! The &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; grand prix winner&#8217;s &#8220;beautiful body&#8221; is intoxicating!</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410562" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410562" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="7bcb224a"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/b29f012dd248707d0f675dc10d97149d-1.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410562" class="wp-caption-text"> [Image] The winner of the &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; is at the top with her overwhelming style! The &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; grand prix winner&#8217;s &#8220;beautiful body&#8221; is intoxicating!</figcaption></figure>
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<div data-friday-nextpage-lead=" [Image] There are still more beautiful women in dresses! Beautiful women in dresses!"></div>
<figure id="attachment_410563" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410563" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="92628caf"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/83533e620b2302f5f33e069d23387d8f.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410563" class="wp-caption-text">ENA from the dance group &#8220;CYBERJAPAN DANCERS&#8221; also participated. When the camera was pointed at her, she shyly made a peace sign!</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410461" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410461" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="5d482b25"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/5e43069e1a63eff8a834c87860e97d6f.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410461" class="wp-caption-text"> A woman in a pure white dress. Beautiful legs peeking out from the slit.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410462" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410462" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="4cdf95c8"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/48fbd033cfa92ffa94e69d63f08dde3a.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410462" class="wp-caption-text"> Many other beautiful women in dresses also participated. They posed cutely while leaning against a car.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure id="attachment_410463" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410463" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="0da1e06c"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/be41f9d28994adef30694eef879bca7e.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410463" class="wp-caption-text"> One woman in a gorgeous costume that looked like a wedding dress. Between the costumes, a glimpse of their toned waists could be seen.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410465" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410465" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="c4980a5f"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/54c117cb60455aaddf4d3ad9117dee9e.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410465" class="wp-caption-text"> Many visitors were glued to the beauty of these women.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410464" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410464" style="width: 1365px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="c7044a84"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/5b8886922e5d0357f2bb31661b07f1ad.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410464" class="wp-caption-text"> Many companions appealed to visitors in a variety of poses!</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410466" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410466" style="width: 2048px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="604f69df"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/a6c98ba53d108bb71206f58fab21224c.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410466" class="wp-caption-text"> [Image] The top of the show with overwhelming style! The &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; grand prix winner&#8217;s &#8220;beautiful body&#8221; is intoxicating!</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_410467" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-410467" style="width: 2048px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="82c2419a"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/01/6640f3ceb3cb2f53c25e3cbff81edcf3.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-410467" class="wp-caption-text"> [Image] The winner of the &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; is at the top with her overwhelming style! The &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; Grand Prix winners&#8217; &#8220;beautiful bodies&#8221; are intoxicating!</figcaption></figure>
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 Kumiko Kato

 Courtesy of Tokyo Auto Salon (1st to 5th photos), Takero Yuzuna (others)

 This year, too, the grand prix was held to determine the top of the Race Ambassadors. The winner of this year's grand prix was Kotone Mizuse. We are pleased to present her beautiful style along with her joyful voice.

At the top with overwhelming style! The “Race Ambassador Award” grand prix winner’s “beautiful body” is intoxicating!

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