Rwanda trip delayed as Paris shops

TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Socialite Paris Hilton may not be ready to head off to Rwanda to do good deeds, but she was up to judging a beauty contest in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Hilton and her younger sister, Nicky, played judges for the Miss Universe Japan contest, each selecting one finalist. Another 13 or so finalists will be selected next month.

Hilton has vowed since she got out of jail for violating probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case that she will try to improve her bad-girl image. She had announced plans to do charity work in Rwanda this month for The Playing for Good Foundation, but later decided to postpone that trip.

Her appearance at a Tokyo fashion boutique to judge the contest packed the room with photographers and TV cameras, and gawking bystanders lined the street outside. "I love Tokyo," Hilton said. "The shopping is great." Japan has the reigning Miss Universe, Riyo Mori. Mori is the first Japanese to win the pageant since 1959. E-mail to a friend

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