Introduction
Yui Arata is a Japanese gravure model, race queen, and television personality known for her work in motorsports promotions, magazine features, and variety shows. She debuted in the racing scene in 2020 and quickly gained popularity after appearing as a race queen across multiple major motorsport categories in Japan.
Her breakthrough moment came when she won Miss SPA! 2022 Grand Prix, which significantly expanded her gravure modeling career and media visibility. Today, she continues to appear in magazines, TV programs, and online platforms while building a strong social media presence.
Profile
Native Name : あらた唯, 新唯, 小林唯叶
Stage Name : Yui Arata
Also Known As (AKA) : Yuika Kobayashi, Arata Yui
Nationality : Japanese
Profession : Model, Gravure Model, Race Queen, TV Personality, Talent
Industry Category : Fashion Model, Gravure Idol, Motorsport Promotional Model, Television Personality
Years Active : 2020–Present
Basic Information : Japanese gravure model and race queen known for motorsport promotions and magazine features
Date of Birth : October 5, 1997
Age : 28
Birthplace : Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Current Residence : Japan
Height : 163 cm
Measurements : 82 - 56 - 84 cm
Dress Size : Private
Shoe Size : 23.0 cm
Zodiac Sign : Libra
Blood Type : O
Latest News
Yui Arata continues to expand her media presence with magazine covers, television appearances, and digital photo book releases, while maintaining active participation in motorsport promotional events and entertainment programs.
Career
Career Overview
Yui Arata began her career after being scouted in Harajuku while working as a nurse. In 2020 she made an unusual debut as a race queen participating across three different racing categories simultaneously, quickly gaining attention in the Japanese motorsport scene.
She served as a race queen for teams in SUPER GT, Super Taikyu, and Super Formula, which helped establish her as a recognizable face at racing circuits.
Her popularity grew further after being selected as a member of the Tokyo Auto Salon Image Girl “A-class” for 2021, a prestigious promotional role within Japan’s automotive event industry.
Winning Miss SPA! 2022 Grand Prix marked a turning point in her career, leading to expanded opportunities in gravure modeling, digital photo books, and television appearances.
Biography
Early Life
Yui Arata was born in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from high school, she attended nursing school and worked as a nurse before being discovered by talent scouts in Tokyo’s Harajuku district.
Acting Career
Arata has appeared in television programs and dramas, including guest roles and variety show appearances. She also starred in the streaming drama “Sundome” (2023).
Gravure Modeling Career
Her gravure career accelerated after winning Miss SPA! 2022. She has since appeared in numerous magazine features and digital photo books released by major Japanese publishers.
Filmography
Film : Usogui (2022) – Casino Bunny Girl Role
Drama : Private Banker (TV Asahi, 2025)
Streaming Drama : Sundome (ABEMA, 2023)
Stage Performances
She has appeared at automotive events such as Tokyo Auto Salon and promotional exhibitions for motorsport teams and automotive brands.
Personal Life
Outside of modeling, Arata is known for her love of animals, especially cats, and has participated in local cultural initiatives such as the Kyoto Nantan “Nyantan City Project.”
Career & Achievements
Agency / Management : Nines Promotion
Debut : 2020 (Racing Model / Race Queen)
Notable Works : Miss SPA! 2022 Grand Prix, Tokyo Auto Salon A-class 2021, Sundome (2023)
Brand Collaborations : Modulo (Honda), Veilside, Motorsport Teams
Magazine Features : Weekly SPA!, Young Magazine, Big Comic Spirits, AKIBA Spec, GALS PARADISE
Runway Appearances : Automotive events and promotional shows
TV / Media Appearances : Cheeky's a GOGO (BS Yoshimoto), Dancing! Sanma Palace, Various Japanese Variety Programs
Awards & Recognition : Miss SPA! 2022 Grand Prix
Career Highlights : Tokyo Auto Salon Image Girl A-class 2021, Major Gravure Magazine Covers, Motorsports Promotional Model
Pageant Titles
Pageant Titles : Miss SPA! 2022 Grand Prix
Competition Results : Miss SPA! 2022 Winner
International Representation : None
Crown Year : 2022
Advocacy / Platform : Regional tourism and cultural promotion
Fashion Style
Fashion Style : Elegant gravure aesthetics combined with motorsport promotional fashion
Visual Signature : Short hairstyle, refined facial features, slim silhouette
Public Image : Energetic, elegant, and approachable media personality
Cultural Influence : Rising figure within Japanese gravure and motorsport promotional culture
Education
Education : Nursing School Graduate
Major : Nursing
Languages : Japanese
Hobbies : Drawing, Driving, Traveling
Special Skills : Illustration, Event Hosting, Media Reporting
Personal Interests : Cars, Cats, Local culture projects
Fun Facts
Fun facts : Before entering the entertainment industry she worked as a professional nurse
Behind-the-scenes notes : Her illustrations were used on charity product labels that sold out quickly
Lesser-known details : She once participated in a motorsport event as a substitute driver support member for a Mazda Roadster racing team
SNS
Official Website : Private
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/arata_yui_
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/arata_yui_
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@127_y
YouTube : Private
Other Platforms : MixChannel (ミクチャ)
Image Source : SNS