Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese? nwasianweekly.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nwasianweekly.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Crowned Miss Japan this week, Ukrainian-born Carolina Shiino cried with joy, thankful for the recognition of her identity as Japanese. But her Caucasian look rekindled an old question in a country where many people value homogeneity and conformity: What does it mean to be Japanese?
Karolina Shiino, who has lived in Nagoya since she was 5, told CNN she was “happy to be recognized” after her victory raised questions about beauty standards and what it means to be Japanese.
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan Rekindles An Old Question: What Does It Mean To Be Japanese? khaosodenglish.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from khaosodenglish.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.