Karolina Shiino was crowned Miss Japan on Jan. 22, setting off renewed public debate over what it means to be Japanese in a country where homogeneity and conformity are still valued.

Vietnamese contestant Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy surpassed 70 opponents to secure the Miss International 2024 crown in Japan on ...

This is the first time Denmark won the most coveted title, after a near-win by Danish delegate Aino Korva, who finished as ...