Ken Noguchi's daughter has captured the spotlight by winning the coveted Miss Japan Grand Prix. Known for his environmental activism, Noguchi's influence is seen in his daughter's passion for environmental issues, which she used as her pageant platform. The event took place recently in Japan, further demonstrating the strong cultural appreciation for beauty pageants in the country.

Beauty pageants like Miss Japan Grand Prix are quite popular in Japan and are seen as platforms for women to express their views and ideas on major societal and environmental issues. Public figures like Noguchi Ken are held in high regard, and their involvement or family connections to such events only heighten the public interest.

In the US or EU, beauty pageants are also quite popular but have been subjected to scrutiny and criticism in recent years with the rise of feminist movements. However, they too serve as platforms for women to discuss social and environmental issues.