Nakai, Fuji and Japan

Gov't urges Fuji TV to restore trust after Nakai sex scandal
The Japanese government on Friday called on Fuji Television Network Inc to regain trust from viewers and sponsors following a sexual misconduct scandal involving popular TV host Masahiro Nakai and the Tokyo broadcaster's subsequent handling of the case.
Masahiro Nakai’s Alleged Sex Scandal Prompts Advertiser Exodus at Japanese TV Giant Fuji
Japanese TV network Fuji faces mass advertiser exodus after allegations of covering up sexual assault claims against host Masahiro Nakai of SMAP fame.
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
Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry
Nakai, a popular host on Fuji TV, allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a dinner party in 2023
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity host
Japan’s Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country’s top celebrities
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 its employee ･･･
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Fuji Television workers demand resignations of top management
One of the many critics of the news conference held by Fuji Television Network Inc.’s president over a celebrity scandal is ...
Toyota, Shiseido among dozens of firms to pull ads from Japan's Fuji TV network over sex scandal
Broadcaster Fuji Television is facing allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the ...
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Fuji TV scandal sparks probes on exploitation within TV industry
The sexual misconduct allegations against TV host and former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai have thrown a spotlight on the TV ...
Fuji Media in crisis as advertisers flee over TV star scandal
One of Japan’s biggest media companies is under pressure from major shareholders and suffering an exodus of advertisers over ...