Japan, Nakai and Fuji

J-pop star Nakai to retire after sex misconduct allegations —Japanese media
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's biggest boy band stars and a celebrity television host, announced his retirement on Thursday after being accused of sexual misconduct, Japanese media reported.
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: The alleged sex scandal prompting firms to pull ads from Japanese network Fuji
This alleged sex scandal is another dark chapter for Japan’s entertainment industry, which has not recovered from the Johnny & Associates abuse revelations in 2023. View on euronews
Japanese pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual misconduct allegations
Masahiro Nakai said he has completed all discussions “regarding my termination, cancellation, removal and contract annulment.”
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 famous celebrity Masahiro Nakai, local media including Kyodo News reported on the 21st that Japanese corporations are increasingly halting advertisements aired on Fuji TV.
Japan's Fuji TV Faces Criticism Over Handling Of Allegations Against TV Host Masahiro Nakai
Japan's Fuji TV is facing criticism over its handling of alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity TV host and actor Masahiro Nakai, which have sent its parent’s share price tumbling in recent weeks. A group representing investors associated with U.
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.
More companies pull ads from Fuji TV over scandal
A growing number of companies are suspending their ads on Fuji Television, or even asking the firm to suspend the airing of their sponsored programs.
Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
TOKYO (AP) — Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most famous TV hosts.
Nintendo Joins 'Fuji TV' Commercial Boycott Following Sex Scandal
Nintendo is pulling commercials from airing on the Japanese station Fuji Television (Fuji TV) following an ongoing sex scandal centred around Masahiro Nakai, one of the station's biggest hosts.
Legal basis for Japan social media calls to pull Fuji TV off air over sex scandal dismissed
Demands that the Japanese communications ministry take Fuji Television Network Inc. off the air have emerged on social media following report･･･
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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 ...
US firm requests Fuji TV hold another news conference on ex-SMAP Nakai scandal
A US investment management firm has reportedly asked Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television Network to hold another news conference on a scandal involving popular personality Nakai Masahiro that is open ...
Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter
Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter - Scandal has raised questions ...