[custom_adv] The Tokyo-based international beauty contest organized by The International Culture Association has been held annually in Japan since 1960, remaining the fourth largest pageant in the world. [custom_adv] Venezuelan model Mariem Velazco, 20, who was crowned Miss Venezuela International 2017, has won the title, succeeding Kevin Lilliana, 22, of Indonesia. [custom_adv] Contestants from South Africa, Romania, and Colombia were selected second, third, and fourth runners-up respectively. [custom_adv] Along with Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Earth, this contest is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. [custom_adv] The Tokyo-based international beauty contest organised by The International Culture Association has been held annually in Japan since 1960, remaining the fourth largest pageant in the world. [custom_adv] The 58th Miss International Beauty Pageant will officially start this Saturday as more than 70 delegates from around the world arrive in Tokyo, Japan. [custom_adv] Known as one of the best cultural experiences that any pageant can offer, this beauty pageant will once again hold true to their mission of promoting love, peace, goodwill and cultural understanding by offering delegates a rich cultural experience and learning about one another’s cultures. [custom_adv] Along with Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Earth, this contest is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. Velazco was earlier crowned Miss Venezuela International 2017. [custom_adv] Miss International 2018 winner Mariem Claret Vlazco Garcia (center) from Venezuela poses with 4th runner-up Anabella Castro Sierra of Colombia (left), 2nd runner-up Reabetswe Sechoaro of South Africa (2nd left), 1st runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Philippines (2nd right) and 3rd runner-up Bianca Tirsin of Romania (R) during the Miss International Beauty Pageant final in Tokyo on Friday.