Mika Miyazato captured the first title of her professional career Sunday, winning the Japan Women's Open by six strokes.

The less-famous Miyazato, who plays mostly on the U.S. LPGA Tour, closed with a 4-under 68 to finish at 12-under 276 at Otone Country Club.

For the second straight year, Miyazato entered the final round of this major with a four-shot lead. But she showed no signs of repeating last year's final-round meltdown that dropped her into a tie for sixth.