"Miss Japan 2024 Relinquishes Crown Amid Affair Scandal"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Ukraine-born Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino relinquishes her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man. The 26-year-old, who became a naturalised citizen of Japan in 2022, initially defended herself, but later confessed to knowing about the man's marriage and family. She apologized for causing trouble and betraying her supporters, and the Miss Japan Association accepted her resignation. The title will remain vacant for the rest of the year.