Ayako Hara was crowned “Miss Universe Japan 2012” at the Osaka International Convention Center on 1 April 2012.
Ayako Hara was raised in Sendai City, Japan. Ayako loves sports, and has played tennis for 12 years. Her other interests include cooking, and partaking in Japanese traditions such as Japanese Tea Ceremony and Japanese Incense Ceremony. Currently, Ayako works as a model.
CONTESTANT FACTS
- Ayako would like to establish support groups for children all around the world to help them achieve their dreams and goals.
- The person who has impacted Ayako’s life most is Steve Jobs.
- Ayako likes to collect tableware because she loves to have meals with people.
AGE: 26
HOMETOWN: Sendai City

Miss Japan 2012, Ayako Hara, competes during the Swimsuit Competition of the 2012 Miss Universe Presentation Show on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at PH Live in Las Vegas. The 89 Miss Universe Contestants will compete for the Diamond Nexus Crown on December 19. (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP)
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