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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

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Ukrainian-born Carolina Shiino was crowned Miss Japan this week. Shiino has lived in Japan since moving here at age 5 and became a naturalized citizen in 2022. She says she has as strong a sense of Japanese identity as anyone else, despite her non-Japanese look.

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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Crowned Miss Japan this week, Ukrainian-born Carolina Shiino cried with joy, thankful for the recognition of her identity as Japanese

6 months ago·United States

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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — 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? Shiino has lived in Japan since moving here at age 5 and became a naturalized citizen in 2022. Now 26, she says she ha…

6 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Crowned Miss Japan this week, Ukrainian-born Karolina 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? Shiino has lived in Japan since moving here at age 5 and became a naturalized citizen in 2022. Now 26, she says she ha…

6 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

6 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

TOKYO (AP) -- 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?

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Ukrainian-Born Miss Japan Sparks Debate on What It Means to Be Japanese

TOKYO—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 20 years and is a naturalized citizen. Over the years, Japan has further opened its doors to foreigners as a way to reverse its declining birthrate, one of the…

6 months ago·New York, United States

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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

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Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan rekindles an old question: What does it mean to be Japanese?

Ukrainian-Born Miss Japan Sparks Debate on What It Means to Be Japanese

Ukrainian-Born Miss Japan Sparks Debate on What It Means to Be Japanese

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