Naomi Osaka ‘white-washing’ controversy erupts over noodle ad
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A Japanese instant-noodle company is in hot water for an ad that critics say “white-washed” biracial tennis star Naomi Osaka. Nissin featured the 2018 US Open winner in a spot this month, along with fellow Japanese player Kei Nishikori. The manga cartoon promoting a ramen Noodle Cup portrays the half-Japanese, half-Haitian athlete as having white...