Miss Japan 2024 Renounces Title Over Alleged Affair
Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino has renounced her title following reports of an alleged affair with a married man, Takuma Maeda. Shiino initially denied knowing about Maeda's marital status but later backtracked. Both parties issued apologies, and the pageant organization expressed regret over the situation. The position of Miss Japan will remain vacant, and this development comes after Shiino's victory sparked debate due to her Ukrainian birth and naturalized Japanese citizenship.