Marukin Foods Group CEO Wins Grand Prix in Mrs. International & Ms. Fabulous "Diamond" Category
Fusako Kira, Representative Director and CEO of Marukin Foods Group, announced her Grand Prix win in the Diamond category at the "Mrs. International & Ms. Fabulous 2026" contest. She was highly recognized for her continuous efforts to promote health and vitality through traditional Japanese foods and her challenging spirit regardless of age.
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Marukin Foods Group (Headquarters: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) is pleased to announce that its Representative Director and CEO, Fusako Kira, has won the Grand Prix in the Diamond category at the "Mrs. International & Ms. Fabulous 2026" beauty pageant.
"Mrs. International & Ms. Fabulous" is a contest that also serves as the selection process for Japan's representative to the international Mrs. International competition, where participants are comprehensively evaluated not only on their external beauty but also on their intelligence, humanity, social contribution, and challenging spirit. (mrsjapaninternational.com)
This time, Fusako Kira, Representative Director and CEO of our group, received the Grand Prix in the Mrs. Fabulous Diamond category.
Grand Prix Winner in Diamond Category: Fusako Kira
Over many years, her continuous efforts to deliver health and vitality through traditional Japanese foods, her philosophy on food, health, and wellness, and her challenging spirit regardless of age or position were highly praised.
Her dedication to corporate reform and new brand challenges as a manager, coupled with her personal step onto a new stage, resonated deeply as a message that "it's never too late to challenge," garnering widespread empathy.
Comment from Fusako Kira, CEO of Marukin Foods:
"This award is not just for me personally, but I feel it is thanks to all our employees who support us daily, our business partners, and everyone involved with Marukin Foods Group.
Since our founding, we have valued delivering 'health' and 'vitality' through traditional Japanese foods.
And at the same time, we want to be a company that is not afraid of change and continues to challenge. This challenge was one such initiative embodying that desire.
Moving forward, we will continue to challenge ourselves to promote the wonderful Japanese food culture both domestically and internationally, and to deliver positive energy to many people."
About Our Company:
Under the corporate philosophy of "Partner of loving taste," our group continues its efforts to deliver vitality and health to the world through food.
This award embodies a challenging spirit and a healthy lifestyle, which we believe aligns with the "food, health, wellness" values promoted by our group.
We will continue to contribute to local communities and aim to create a company where every employee can thrive.
Award Summary:
Contest Name: Mrs. International & Ms. Fabulous 2026
Award Name: Diamond Category Grand Prix
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: City Hall & Gallery Gotanda
Company Profile:
Company Name: Marukin Foods Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and CEO: Fusako Kira
Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of natto, tofu, konnyaku, etc.
Keywords:
"Mrs. International & Ms. Fabulous" is a contest that also serves as the selection process for Japan's representative to the international Mrs. International competition, where participants are comprehensively evaluated not only on their external beauty but also on their intelligence, humanity, social contribution, and challenging spirit. (mrsjapaninternational.com)
This time, Fusako Kira, Representative Director and CEO of our group, received the Grand Prix in the Mrs. Fabulous Diamond category.
Grand Prix Winner in Diamond Category: Fusako Kira
Over many years, her continuous efforts to deliver health and vitality through traditional Japanese foods, her philosophy on food, health, and wellness, and her challenging spirit regardless of age or position were highly praised.
Her dedication to corporate reform and new brand challenges as a manager, coupled with her personal step onto a new stage, resonated deeply as a message that "it's never too late to challenge," garnering widespread empathy.
Comment from Fusako Kira, CEO of Marukin Foods:
"This award is not just for me personally, but I feel it is thanks to all our employees who support us daily, our business partners, and everyone involved with Marukin Foods Group.
Since our founding, we have valued delivering 'health' and 'vitality' through traditional Japanese foods.
And at the same time, we want to be a company that is not afraid of change and continues to challenge. This challenge was one such initiative embodying that desire.
Moving forward, we will continue to challenge ourselves to promote the wonderful Japanese food culture both domestically and internationally, and to deliver positive energy to many people."
About Our Company:
Under the corporate philosophy of "Partner of loving taste," our group continues its efforts to deliver vitality and health to the world through food.
This award embodies a challenging spirit and a healthy lifestyle, which we believe aligns with the "food, health, wellness" values promoted by our group.
We will continue to contribute to local communities and aim to create a company where every employee can thrive.
Award Summary:
Contest Name: Mrs. International & Ms. Fabulous 2026
Award Name: Diamond Category Grand Prix
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: City Hall & Gallery Gotanda
Company Profile:
Company Name: Marukin Foods Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and CEO: Fusako Kira
Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of natto, tofu, konnyaku, etc.
Keywords: