Singer Kuraki Mai has received the “Best Character Award” from Kodansha (the largest Japanese publisher), and appeared at the awarding ceremony held on December 21st.

The “Best Character Award” is a newly-established special award at this year’s “Kodansha Advertising Awards“, and its purpose is to make a honorable recognition of the person who was most loved by the readers during the year and who contributed to the progress of magazine advertising.

Kuraki was chosen because she spread the ideals of feminine beauty to the readers as an image model for KOSE’s cosmetic line, “Esprique Precious“. Kuraki commented, “I’m not sure if I’m good enough to be chosen, but I’m very honored.”






source: tokyohive