Japanese sponsor accused of ‘whitewashing’ tennis star Naomi Osaka
(CNN)One of Naomi Osaka’s Japanese sponsors has apologized after releasing a advertisement which has been widely accused of “whitewashing” the tennis star’s skin tone.
The 2018 US Open winner is featured in the ad as an anime character for instant noodle giant Nissan, alongside fellow Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori.
Critics allege the cartoon depicts Osaka, who is half Japanese and half Haitian, as having pale skin, light brown hair and Caucasian features.
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