The 28th Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Awards ceremony, which recognizes celebrities who look best in jewelry, was held in Tokyo on January 24th. The awards, held in conjunction with the International Jewelry Exhibition, honor celebrities by generation and male category, recognizing "the most radiant person," "the person who looks best in jewelry," and "the person we hope will continue to wear jewelry in the future." This year's awards honor seven individuals: Ayami Nakajo (teens), Mariya Nishiuchi (20s), Kou Shibasaki (30s), Yuriko Ishida (40s), Chikako Kaku (50s), Kaori Momoi (60s and older), and Haruma Miura (male). The Special Award in the Women's Category went to Ai Fukuhara, a bronze medalist in table tennis at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and the Special Award in the Men's Category went to Kohei Uchimura, a gold medalist in artistic gymnastics at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Nakajo smiled and said, "I'll be 20 next month, so I'm happy to receive this wonderful award at the end of my teenage years." Nishiuchi, who appeared in a kimono with a pearl necklace arranged to stand out, shared, "I remember my father giving my mother pearl earrings as a gift when I was little. My mother would wear those earrings with a smile on her face on special occasions. I would secretly wear my mother's cosmetics and jewelry, but I couldn't wear those earrings. I always wanted to be a woman who looked good in pearls." Ishida, who won the award for the second time after winning the award in her 20s at the 6th awards (1995), said, "I was so nervous last time that I don't even remember what I said, and I used to get nervous when wearing jewelry. But that's changed over the past 10 years, and now it's like a lucky charm for me." Momoi said, "When I was selected for the 15th time, I remember my speech getting a little rough because I was frustrated that I hadn't been selected until the 15th time. This year is the last chance for women in their 60s and older, but women really want jewelry in their 70s and 80s, when their husbands and lovers are gone. I plan to live to 100, so I hope they create awards for women in their 70s, 80s, and even 100s so I can receive this award many times." Her words elicited a cheer from the audience. Miura said, "I'm really excited, but I owe this award to my work and the people who have supported me. I want to continue to work with confidence." Fukuhara, who wears diamond jewelry while playing, also said, "At the Rio Olympics and training camps, there were times when I felt like my heart was about to burst from the tension, or when I was so exhausted I felt like I was about to give up. But by telling myself that my heart is made of diamonds and will never break, I was able to face all those situations."

Meanwhile, Uchimura, who received the special award for the second time in a row at the 24th Olympics (2013), expressed her joy, saying, "I believe that jewelry is a gift for women who practice, practice, practice, and practice every day, but I was able to receive this award because my results at the Olympics were recognized. I will do my best so that I can wear the most shining medal at the Tokyo Olympics."