What Are Your Thoughts on Ariana Miyamoto

What Are Your Thoughts on Ariana Miyamoto

Homework 12

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Although there are some critics about her being the representative of Japan as a Miss. Universe, I think there is no problem of her being the representative of Japan. There are several reasons why I believe so.

First, she can be representative of the “half” in Japan. As I can see from the interview video, she constantly got bullied during her childhood. And also she pointed out that one of her “half” friend killing oneself became the reason why she entered in competition of choosing Miss. Nagasaki. She wanted to address to people of what it is like to live as a “half” in Japan. According to her, when she walks in streets of Japan, people see her as a foreigner; though she is ‘purely’ Japanese. I think her being the Miss. Universe can be a good chance of reminding Japanese that half-Japanese are one of them. And also she can give courage to half-Japanese like her that half-Japanese also can have same opportunity as Japanese.

Secondly, I think she can represent changing culture in Japan. Half being chosen as the Miss. Japan is first time in history. Miyamoto is born between American father and Japanese mother. Though, some people might think it is not appropriate for half to be a Miss. Japan , I think time has passed enough to tolerate difference in shapes. What is important now is not who their parents are, but how beautiful they look like, or how good in shape she is. I can feel from her being the Miss. Japan that she could compete in the same standard of other Japanese, which is a big difference in Japan. Korea also has the word for half. They are called ‘Damunhwa’ family. They are born between a foreigner and Korean. Since there appearance looks different, they get often bullied in school. And I think it is problem for both countries, Korea and Japan. So in my opinion, the government should be involved to solve this problem, since it is similar to racism. In order to get rid these kinds of prejudice out, education from primary school is important. It should be focused on convincing children that the most important thing is what is in inside, not the outside.

                                                             Damunhwa Family, they are all Korean

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     To sum up, I believe that Ariana Miyamoto deserves to be a Miss. Universe of Japan. Not only because, she represents as a half in Japan, but also she can represent changing air in Japanese society.

Miss Universe 2015 Full show -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE-tQ8UdP7g
Ariana Miyamoto Interview -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5EcnCGnrCc