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Japan's Beauty Controversy and Ethnicity Debate
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The article discusses the debate sparked by Karolina Shiino's victory in a Miss Japan contest, prompting questions about Japanese-ness and ethnicity. It delves into the complexities of Japanese-ness, emphasizing citizenship, ancestry, culture, and language. The article also explores the controversy surrounding Mayumi Kurata's critique of Miss Japan's beauty and compares it to the case of Brooke Bruk-Jackson's win in Miss Universe Zimbabwe.
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How do beauty pageants influence societal perceptions of ethnicity and nationality?
How might this controversy impact the global beauty pageant industry and its approach to inclusivity?
What are the implications of this debate for the representation of diverse ethnicities in Japanese culture and society?
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