Among the many exciting attractions of Tokyo Nail Expo, held on Nov. 28 and 29 last year, were more than 10 competitions in which nail-school students and professional manicurists showed off their skills.
Foremost among these events was the 5th World Nailist Championship, the highlight of the opening day which brought together 41 professional nail technicians from Japan and overseas.
Staged in a circular area dubbed Nail Coliseum in one of Tokyo Big Sight's airy halls, the competitors sat at desks with their models while the audience looked on from all around.