"Miss Japan Karolina Shiino Relinquishes Title Amid Affair Scandal"

Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born Miss Japan, has surrendered her title after a scandal erupted over her alleged affair with a married man. The controversy began with her crowning due to her heritage, and escalated when a local magazine exposed the affair. Shiino apologized publicly on Instagram, admitting to causing trouble and betraying supporters. The Miss Japan pageant initially defended her, but later announced her resignation after learning she had lied about the affair. Shiino, who moved to Japan at a young age, had won the title on Jan. 22, sparking debates about Japanese beauty standards and ethnic identity.