Priyanka Yoshikawa, Japan's Half-Indian Miss World Contestant, Speaks Up Against 'Haafu' Bias

Japan's Half-Indian Miss World Contestant Speaks Up Against 'Haafu' Bias
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Japan’s recently-selected representative for the Miss World beauty pageant this year has already caused quite a stir on social media. Priyanka Yoshikawa, born of Indian father and a Japanese mother has been subject to a lot of criticism for her win as Miss Japan due to her bi-racial heritage.

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