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Ukrainian-born model wins Miss Japan 2024, sparks identity controversy (globalnews.ca)
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[–] 13 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Controversial among weebs and white racists maybe. I can't find any prominent Japanese publication or talking head decrying the decision.

The article tries to weasel its way out by saying "inside and outside of Japan" but it seems to be mostly people writing in English on Instagram who are riled up about it.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    The netuyo are probably whinging about it, but I stay away from those corners of the internet. Osaka Naomi and others have faced issues as well. Mostly, from what I remember, it's been sports competitions where this comes up

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Naomi Osaka definitely sparked a convo about whether she was Japanese enough to represent Japan, but she hasn't lived in the country since she was three.

    The exact opposite of what's going on with Carolina, the model in question.

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