*While the name alone appears to be an oxymoron (Miss Universe Japan?) by now many of you have heard the news that a biracial woman was chosen as such.
Ariana Miyamoto, born from a Japanese mother and African American father, is that woman and since the crown was bestowed upon her, the 20-year-old model has had to defend the stance that she is “not Japanese enough” from those criticizing her as the selection.
Though Miyamoto’s “look” differs from the traditional Japanese woman, she is a citizen of Japan and a native of Sasebo in Nagasaki prefecture. She does speak the language as flawlessly as a native – with no hint of being otherwise and she has studied an advanced mastery of the art of Japanese calligraphy, according to RockeNewst24, a Tokyo-based news blog.Â
Yet, the haters have reared their ugly heads. And lit up social media to let the pageantry know that the selection doesn’t sit well, with them.
Read more at EURThisNthat.
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