The controversial Ukraine-born model has resigned after a report on her relations with a married man.

The Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man.

Karolina Shiino, 26, was crowned Miss Japan two weeks ago but her win sparked public debate due to her heritage.

While some welcomed the naturalised citizen’s crowning, others said she didn’t represent traditional Japanese beauty ideals.

Amid the furore, a local magazine published an expose alleging an affair.

The article in the Shukan Bunshun reported that Ms Shiino had engaged in a relationship with a married influencer and doctor. The man has not provided any public comment.

  • SchizoDenji@lemm.eeEnglish
    91·
    10 months ago

    Is there a Mr Japan? And if so, why aren’t the men’s beauty contests popular?

    • DragonTypeWyvern@literature.cafeEnglish
      101·
      10 months ago

      My first guess would be that women are simply less interested in the concept, and male standards for males just turn into body building contests.