Image: Instagram.com Carolina Shiino, 26, crowning as Miss Japan in 2024 wasn't a moment of unmitigated joy. While her radiant smile and undeniable beauty captivated the audience, beneath the glitter and confetti swirled a storm of controversy. The crux of the matter? Shiino's Ukrainian heritage. Born in Ukraine to Ukrainian parents, Shiino moved to Japan at the tender age of five when her mother remarried a Japanese man. She grew up navigating the complexities of biculturalism, embracing both her Ukrainian roots and immersing herself in Japanese life. Yet, when she took the coveted Miss Japan title, a vocal segment of the public questioned her very right to represent the nation.
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