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

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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