The crowning of Ukrainian-born model Karolina Shiino as the winner of the Miss Japan contest this week has triggered a social media debate on what it means to be, and look, Japanese. The 26-year-old model, who was born in Ukraine and looks Caucasian, has lived in Japan for more than…
The outcome of a beauty pageant has sparked fierce debate in the country it was held on Monday night after model Carolina Shiino (pictured), 26, walked away with the top prize.