Japan’s mermaid Lalah achieves great feat in India! Behind the Scenes of Miss Ocean World 2025’s 4th Place Winner & Special Performance at VGP Marine Kingdom
TOWAIEIZO Press Release: August 31, 2025 Japan’s mermaid Lalah achieves great feat in India! Behind the Scenes of “Miss Ocean World 2025” 4th Place Winner & Special Performance at VGP Marine Kingdom Winning the Swim Suit Award and Best Personality Award, Earning International Recognition / Captivating Audiences at India’s Largest Aquarium’s Independence Day Event
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A fantastic mermaid show captivates one of India’s largest aquariums.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145513/4/145513-4-b9fbbe87a709e58949b95bfcef88ba7c-1320×1051.jpg Invited to India’s Independence Day event, she performed in the VGP Marine Kingdom’s large aquarium, marking the first mermaid show by a Japanese artist. Lalah’s activities in India were made possible by an enthusiastic offer from VGP Marine Kingdom, one of the largest aquariums in South India, located in Chennai. This appearance was more than just a showcase; it became a symbolic event deepening cultural exchange between Japan and India. Invited to Independence Day event as overseas guest August 15th-17th, 2025, will be a special day celebrating India’s Independence Day, and Lalah has been invited as the main overseas guest. The three-day show attracted a great deal of attention, with many families and young people packing the venue every day, and even major local media outlets attending to cover the event. The Japanese mermaids added a touch of glamour to the Indian festival, truly building a bridge between cultures. A spectacular performance in a 70-meter underwater tunnel The show took place in VGP Marine Kingdom’s 70-meter-long walk-through underwater tunnel. In a giant aquarium filled with over 200 species of marine life, Lalah danced with breathtaking grace, swaying her colorful fins. Smiling at each child who waved through the glass, and swimming frolicking with large fish like sharks and rays, she seemed like the legendary mermaid had come into the real world. Her performance, which included dynamic spins and advanced underwater techniques, completely immersed the audience in a fantastical underwater world, drawing thunderous cheers and applause. A message about marine conservation embedded in the show Lalah’s performances are entertaining for the audience, but also carry a strong message. Through physical expression that can be conveyed without words, she appealed to the beauty of the ocean, the
preciousness of life, and the importance of protecting them. In between performances, she also touched on the issue of marine plastic pollution, providing an opportunity to think about environmental issues while having fun. Her sincere attitude resonated with many in the audience.
Beauty and individuality recognized worldwide: “Miss Ocean World 2025” crown
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145513/4/145513-4-474a4469384d360cbeaed750bf55d8eb-1920×2591.jpg She represented Japan in the global Miss Ocean World 2025 competition, where she placed fourth and won a special prize. Fueled by her success at the aquarium, Lalah embarked on her next challenge: the
international beauty pageant, Miss Ocean World 2025. There, she will write a new chapter in Japanese mermaid history. Representing Japan on the world stage Miss Ocean World is a prestigious international competition that judges contestants not only on their physical beauty, but also on their intelligence, dignity, and passion and activities for marine conservation. As Japan’s representative, Lalah competed in a variety of competitions, including a speech on ocean conservation, a swimsuit competition, a national costume representing each country’s culture, and a performance competition showcasing her special skills. Armed with the exceptional expressiveness she has cultivated as a mermaid and her deep knowledge of the marine environment, she competed confidently against representatives from around the world. Double winner of the “Swim Suit Award” and “Best Personality Award” During the competition, Lalah’s performance and personality received extremely high praise from the judges, resulting in her winning two individual awards. Swim Suit Award: This contestant was recognized for her supple, healthy physique, honed through underwater training, and her confident walk on stage. Best Personality Award: Her bright and sincere personality, always smiling and proactively communicating with representatives from other countries and tournament staff, was highly praised and earned her the award. Making history in the Japanese mermaid world by placing 4th overall In addition to winning individual awards, Lalah ultimately placed 4th overall (3rd runner-up This is a historic achievement in that Japanese mermaid performers have received top-level recognition at a global beauty festival. This result clearly proves that the artistry and technical capabilities of Japanese underwater performances are internationally recognized. About TOWAIEIZO, the underwater creative team behind this amazing
achievement
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145513/4/145513-4-17add1d38a415f798c6311665313b0db-2048×1366.jpg Underwater photographers Tsuneki Kawase and Lalah take underwater photos. Lalah’s stunning performance and world-class expressiveness would not be possible without the presence of her team, TOWAIEIZO, one of Japan’s leading underwater creative teams. This section is especially noteworthy for those involved in film and video production. One of Japan’s leading underwater filmmaking groups, including Lalah. TOWAIEIZO is a professional group consisting of underwater film directors, underwater cameramen, professional divers responsible for safety management, and underwater performers like Lalah. They create high-quality underwater videos and performances both in Japan and overseas, combining artistry with safety. World-class expressiveness cultivated through movies and commercials TOWAIEIZO has worked on underwater scenes for numerous major movies, TV dramas, commercials, and music videos. The world-class filming techniques and directing know-how cultivated on the set are deeply reflected in Lalah’s performances. Not only does she swim beautifully, but her
expressiveness, which is carefully calculated to “captivate” the audience and viewers on the other side of the camera, is something she has honed through her daily activities with TOWAIEIZO. A leader in underwater entertainment in Japan TOWAIEIZO’s strength lies in its comprehensive capabilities, with experts from various fields working together as a team to provide a one-stop service from planning and development to filming, direction, and safety management. Their presence has dramatically increased the potential not only of the film industry but of Japan’s underwater entertainment industry as a whole. Lalah’s recent achievement can be seen as the result of their daily efforts as a team.
A comment from Lalah herself: “I want to share the charm of the ocean with the world.” After completing two major events in India, Lalah shared her joy and future aspirations. “I am incredibly honored and proud to have been able to perform at one of India’s largest aquariums and to have achieved success as a representative of Japan in the global Miss Ocean World 2025 competition. I am truly pleased to have been able to share the wonder of the ocean and the importance of protecting it with people all over the world through my performance and speech. With gratitude for this wonderful experience and to all those who supported me, I will continue to work even harder to bring the wonder of Japanese underwater entertainment to the world.” Future Outlook: Spreading Japanese underwater entertainment on the global stage With this success as a major step, Lalah and TOWAIEIZO will continue to expand their activities to take Japanese underwater entertainment to a new dimension. Expanding performance activities both domestically and internationally In addition to performing at aquariums and corporate events in Japan, we also actively respond to offers from overseas, expanding the scope of our international activities. We will pave the way for Japanese mermaid performers to become active on the world stage, and propose new possibilities for underwater expression to filmmakers and event planners. Contributing to nurturing the next generation and marine environmental education We also focus on nurturing the next generation of people who aspire to become professional mermaid performers and underwater models. In addition to their performance activities, they also promote marine environmental education through workshops for children and lectures at educational institutions, utilizing the power of entertainment to convey the wonders of the ocean and contribute to activities that foster a spirit of protecting the Earth for the future. Professional Mermaid Lalah Profile Familiar with swimming and performing arts from a young age, Lalah embarked on a career as a professional mermaid performer. Her underwater performances, combining grace and power, are well-known and she is active in a variety of fields, including aquariums, events, and media appearances around Japan. A member of the underwater creative team “TOWAIEIZO,” she is not only a performer but also a creator who pursues the possibilities of underwater expression. She is also passionate about marine conservation, spreading her message around the world.
https://lalahmermaid.jp Overview of underwater creative team “TOWAIEIZO”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/145513/4/145513-4-98e407272b583df0b54420c0abc867eb-587×104.png TOWAYEIZO LLC ・Underwater filming and coordination for movies, commercials, dramas, music videos, etc.・Planning, directing, and casting for underwater performances・Underwater stunts and underwater acting instruction for actors・Diving planning and safety management for filming The team consists of top professionals in various fields, including video directors, underwater cameramen, assistant divers, and underwater performers. They are one of Japan’s leading underwater filming teams, offering one-stop service from planning to filming and safety management. Official website https://www.towaieizo.com automatically, so please do not reply.
