Doctor Embodying Diversity Appointed as Miss Universe Judge: Shinjuku Ni-chome to Transmit New Values of Beauty Domestically and Internationally
Aesthetic dermatologist Kako Kuno has been appointed as a director and judge for Miss Universe. Dr. Kuno, director of PRIDE CLINIC in Shinjuku Ni-chome, will disseminate new values of beauty based on diversity both domestically and internationally.
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Kako Kuno, an aesthetic dermatologist, has been appointed as a director and judge for Miss Universe.
In a competition that emphasizes not only external beauty but also inner qualities, lifestyle, and social values, Dr. Kuno will approach the judging from the perspective of "beauty based on diversity."
Dr. Kako Kuno, Director of PRIDE CLINIC
Regarding this appointment, Dr. Kuno commented as follows:
"I believe that beauty is not singular, and that the background and way of life each person possesses hold inherent value. On the Miss Universe stage, I want to approach judging from a perspective that respects not only external appearance but also inner qualities, values, and diverse individualities."
Dr. Kuno is a person who has built a career as a doctor while being a single mother of two children, and has disseminated her unique values in the field of aesthetic medicine. Especially in recent years, she has been practicing medicine that emphasizes "the correct beauty for that person," rather than "beauty that conforms to someone else's ideal."
A distinctive aspect of Dr. Kuno is her base in Shinjuku Ni-chome, a symbol of diversity, where she engages in activities that blend medicine and culture. Her initiatives, such as interviews with gay bar mamas and dialogues with transgender individuals from overseas, are highly regarded as "attempts to convey diversity through real-life experiences."
The involvement of a doctor with such a background as a judge in a global beauty pageant has the potential to bring a new perspective to the very "standards of beauty."
Moving forward, she plans to further strengthen her communication on the questions of "what is beauty" and "what is individuality," leveraging her expertise as a doctor and her perspective as a business owner. Further attention is expected to be drawn to Dr. Kuno's activities as she expands her work both in the field of aesthetic medicine and on the international stage.
■ About PRIDE CLINIC
Inside PRIDE CLINIC
PRIDE CLINIC (Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) is an aesthetic dermatology clinic with the concept of "for everyone who wants to be beautiful." It aims to provide aesthetic medicine where everyone can be themselves, regardless of race, age, gender, or sexuality.
Since its opening in 2024, the number of official LINE registrants has exceeded 4,000, the annual number of new visitors is over 2,000, and monthly sales exceed 10 million yen, achieving rapid growth. The number of LGBTQ+ individuals and international visitors is also increasing, drawing attention as a medical facility founded on diversity.
■ Location: TOM Building 6F, 2-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
■ Website: https://pride-clinic.com/
■ Contact: 03-5944-0338 / miyagi@pride-clinic.com (Contact person: Miyagi)
*If you wish to interview Dr. Kuno, please feel free to contact the above.
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In a competition that emphasizes not only external beauty but also inner qualities, lifestyle, and social values, Dr. Kuno will approach the judging from the perspective of "beauty based on diversity."
Dr. Kako Kuno, Director of PRIDE CLINIC
Regarding this appointment, Dr. Kuno commented as follows:
"I believe that beauty is not singular, and that the background and way of life each person possesses hold inherent value. On the Miss Universe stage, I want to approach judging from a perspective that respects not only external appearance but also inner qualities, values, and diverse individualities."
Dr. Kuno is a person who has built a career as a doctor while being a single mother of two children, and has disseminated her unique values in the field of aesthetic medicine. Especially in recent years, she has been practicing medicine that emphasizes "the correct beauty for that person," rather than "beauty that conforms to someone else's ideal."
A distinctive aspect of Dr. Kuno is her base in Shinjuku Ni-chome, a symbol of diversity, where she engages in activities that blend medicine and culture. Her initiatives, such as interviews with gay bar mamas and dialogues with transgender individuals from overseas, are highly regarded as "attempts to convey diversity through real-life experiences."
The involvement of a doctor with such a background as a judge in a global beauty pageant has the potential to bring a new perspective to the very "standards of beauty."
Moving forward, she plans to further strengthen her communication on the questions of "what is beauty" and "what is individuality," leveraging her expertise as a doctor and her perspective as a business owner. Further attention is expected to be drawn to Dr. Kuno's activities as she expands her work both in the field of aesthetic medicine and on the international stage.
■ About PRIDE CLINIC
Inside PRIDE CLINIC
PRIDE CLINIC (Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) is an aesthetic dermatology clinic with the concept of "for everyone who wants to be beautiful." It aims to provide aesthetic medicine where everyone can be themselves, regardless of race, age, gender, or sexuality.
Since its opening in 2024, the number of official LINE registrants has exceeded 4,000, the annual number of new visitors is over 2,000, and monthly sales exceed 10 million yen, achieving rapid growth. The number of LGBTQ+ individuals and international visitors is also increasing, drawing attention as a medical facility founded on diversity.
■ Location: TOM Building 6F, 2-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
■ Website: https://pride-clinic.com/
■ Contact: 03-5944-0338 / miyagi@pride-clinic.com (Contact person: Miyagi)
*If you wish to interview Dr. Kuno, please feel free to contact the above.
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