"Scandal Forces Ukraine-born Miss Japan to Relinquish Crown"

Ukraine-born Miss Japan 2024, Karolina Shiino, has relinquished her title following a magazine report revealing her affair with a married influencer. Initially denying the claim, the Miss Japan organizer later admitted that Shiino had known about the doctor's marriage and apologized. Despite contest organizers initially supporting her, Shiino decided to give up her title, becoming the first winner to do so. Her previous victory sparked skepticism on social media, leading to a debate on Japanese identity and eligibility criteria for Miss Japan.