Masahiro Nakai, Japan and Fuji TV

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.
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 Fuji TV Faces Criticism Over Handling Of Allegations Against TV Host Masahiro Nakai
SMAP member allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct and Fuji TV is now facing criticism over its handling of the issue.
Dozens of Firms Pull Ads From Japanese Network Over Sex Scandal Linked to Its Staff and Celebrity
Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most
Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter
Japan’s Fuji TV is grappling with a major crisis over its handling of a sexual assault scandal surrounding star presenter Masahiro Nakai, with at least 50 companies pulling their advertisements from the broadcaster.
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.
Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry
Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, one of the country's most recognisable faces on television, announced on Thursday that he ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Japan’s Fuji TV to Hold Inquiry Over Pop Star Allegations
Japan’s Fuji TV faced renewed criticism Friday after an activist investor demanded an independent inquiry into a scandal ...
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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 ...
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Nintendo Stopping Commercials on Fuji TV
Nintendo announced as of January 21, 2025 it would no longer broadcast commercials concerning it's products and games on Fuji ...
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Fuji TV loses more advertisers amid inquiry into host’s behavior
Insurance firm Dai-ichi Life Insurance and telecommunications company NTT East have decided to suspend ads on the major ...