From questions of race to identity issues, Miss Japan pageant winner Carolina Shiino has heard them all. The Ukrainian-born model speaks in impeccable Japanese but because she looks “too European” (as argued by many on social media), people aren’t too happy about her win.

What does it mean to be Japanese? Ukraine-born model wins Miss Japan, social media backlash follows

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What does it mean to be Japanese? Ukraine-born model wins Miss Japan, social media backlash follows