Ukrainian-born model wins Miss Japan 2024, sparks identity controversy (globalnews.ca)

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[-] Trudge@lemmygrad.ml 13 points 9 months ago

Controversial among weebs and white racists maybe. I can't find any prominent Japanese publication or talking head decrying the decision.

The article tries to weasel its way out by saying "inside and outside of Japan" but it seems to be mostly people writing in English on Instagram who are riled up about it.

[-] Gabu@lemmy.ml 11 points 9 months ago

Pretending Japan isn't still incredibly xenophobic is quite the hill to die on.

[-] Trudge@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 9 months ago

Why are you putting words in my mouth you weirdo.

Either give me a source that has a prominent Japanese publication or a talking head decrying the decision or stay put.

[-] tiredofsametab@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

The netuyo are probably whinging about it, but I stay away from those corners of the internet. Osaka Naomi and others have faced issues as well. Mostly, from what I remember, it's been sports competitions where this comes up

[-] Trudge@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 9 months ago

Naomi Osaka definitely sparked a convo about whether she was Japanese enough to represent Japan, but she hasn't lived in the country since she was three.

The exact opposite of what's going on with Carolina, the model in question.

[-] thebardingreen@lemmy.starlightkel.xyz 2 points 9 months ago

I wonder what percentage of the people writing in English about it are kids and creepy guys who use their alt account to post about being an Anime character stuck in a white person's body.