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.

  • @maness300
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    -311 months ago

    Is it just me… or is she like, not attractive?

    • Something Burger 🍔
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      111 months ago

      On the thumbnail she looks like a blobfish but that’s just how the picture is taken. There is another one in the article where she looks much better.

    • @TIMMAY
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      011 months ago

      Is it just me… or is that like, entirely irrelevant and frankly rude?