Miss University Miyagi Winner Balances Professional Career, Studies, and Modeling
Marin Okuda, the 2025 Miss University Miyagi Grand Prix winner and national finalist, is capturing public attention for her remarkable ability to manage three demanding roles simultaneously. Standing 167 cm tall with an 11-year career in modeling, she defines her lifestyle using the Japanese expression “wearing three pairs of straw sandals,” referring to her triple life as a working professional, a university student, and a professional model.
Her unique journey has already made headlines on major platforms such as Yahoo! News and featured in various media outlets like Abema TV. Beyond the spotlight, Okuda is dedicated to her academic pursuits with the specific goal of becoming a certified psychological counselor.
Communication is one of Okuda’s strongest assets, as she is fluent in four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. These linguistic skills are central to her long-term vision. While she has already achieved success at the regional and national levels in Japan, she is now preparing to take her career to the global stage, aiming to compete in international pageants in the near future.
