Akiko Chubachi (?? ??, Chubachi Akiko) (born February 18, 1982) assumed the duties of Miss Universe Japan 2007, after originally being the second runner-up.
She became Miss Universe Japan after the winner, Riyo Mori, claimed the Miss Universe crown and first runner-up, Rei Hamada, turned the title down.
Akiko is a graduate of Tamagawa University and has an elementary school teacher's certificate.
She has travelled to 30 countries on her own doing volunteer work.