Nakai, Fuji and Japan

Japanese network establishes committee to probe sex scandal linked to staff, TV host Nakai
Fuji Television Network Inc. has established a third-party investigation committee in response to a weekly magazine report that one of its em
Masahiro Nakai's Alleged Sex Scandal Prompts Advertiser Exodus at Japanese TV Giant Fuji
Major Japanese advertisers are fleeing broadcast powerhouse Fuji Television following an alleged sex scandal involving former boy band idol turned TV host Masahiro Nakai. Industry heavyweights such as Toyota,
Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sex scandal prompts dozens of companies to pull Fuji TV ads
Major sponsors such as carmakers Nissan and Toyota and the owner of 7-Eleven announced they were pulling ads from Fuji TV over the scandal.
Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual assault allegations.
Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report
Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant Fuji TV covered up the assault case. The scandal is part of a wave of sexual assault cases hitting the Japanese entertainment industry.
Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry
Dozens of companies have pulled their commercials from Fuji Television amid claims that the company's staff had tried to cover up the scandal. Nakai has denied using violence against the woman, and said on 9 January that he had "resolved" the matter with her through a settlement.
Entertainment And Media Industry Scandals In Japan
As J-pop superstar and TV host Masahiro Nakai announces his retirement over sexual misconduct allegations, AFP looks at recent scandals in Japan's media and entertainment industry:
Masahiro Nakai Retires Amidst Japan Entertainment Industry Scandal
Masahiro Nakai, a prominent figure in Japan's entertainment industry, has announced his retirement following a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the industry.
Japan TV host, Nakai, retires over sexual misconduct allegations
Japanese TV host, Masahiro Nakai has announced his retirement after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country’s entertainment industry.Nakai, who presented for Fuji Television, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by staff.
Japanese star Masahiro Nakai announces retirement amid sexual assault charges
One of the most popular faces in Japan, TV host and popstar Masahiro Nakai, has announced his retirement amid sexual assault allegations that has rocked the country's entertainment industry. Nakai was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by the staff of Fuji Television.
J-Pop Star Retires as Fuji TV Probes Harassment Allegations
Masahiro Nakai, a former J-pop star turned TV host, said he was retiring following sexual harassment allegations and ...
Fuji TV executive kept Nakai on air after learning about incident
Toru Ota, a former chief of programming at Fuji Television Network Inc., said he continued hiring Masahiro Nakai despite ...
Government urges Tokyo broadcaster to restore trust amid TV host scandal
The Japanese government on Friday called on Fuji Television Network Inc. to regain trust from viewers and sponsors following ...
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What are the real issues behind the Fuji TV scandal?
Fuji TV's handling of sexual misconduct allegations against TV personality Masahiro Nakai led to a firestorm of public ...
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Fuji TV suspends advertisements amid allegations of sex scandal involving Nakai
Following allegations that an executive from the Japanese broadcaster Fuji TV was involved in 'sexual favors' related to ...
Under fire, Fuji TV to set up ‘real’ third-party panel in Nakai scandal
After coming under criticism, Fuji Television Network Inc. has apparently revised its plan on investigating the reported ...
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What went wrong at Fuji TV's news conference on allegations against Nakai?
The broadcaster, which imposed various restrictions for the event that included denying access to many media agencies, ended ...
Fuji Media asked by shareholder NTT Docomo to probe TV personality scandal
NHK has learned that Fuji Media Holdings has been asked by its major shareholder, NTT Docomo, to launch an investigation into ...