The foreign-born Miss Japan winner, who shook up the country's sense of self, has given up her title following a newspaper report detailing her alleged affair with a married man. Model Karolina ...

A Ukrainian-born model's win as Miss Japan has sparked debate over her identity, however she has insisted she is “Japanese in spirit”. Carolina Shiino moved to Japan at the age of five.

Karolina Shiino was crowned Miss Japan on Jan. 22, setting off renewed public debate over what it means to be Japanese in a country where homogeneity and conformity are still valued.

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 ...

Before joining NHK WORLD-JAPAN, Marie appeared on domestic news programs, including Nikkei CNBC. Marie was named Miss Japan while studying law at Keio University. She loves Japanese culture and ...

Of the five finalists – those representing Japan, South Korea, Brazil, the United States and Venezuela – the first won the Miss Universe 2007 title in a decision that surprised many.