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TOKYO: Japanese noodle firm Nissin announced Thursday it was scrapping an “anime” advert featuring tennis star Naomi Osaka, after portraying the half-Haitian player with pale skin, sparking accusations of “whitewashing.” The cup noodle firm, which sponsors the US Open women´s champion, found itself in hot water with its cartoon advert also featuring fellow tennis star Kei Nishikori, as the pale-skinned …

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