Masahiro Nakai's move comes after now-defunct boy band empire Johnny & Associates admitted in 2023 that its late founder Johnny Kitagawa for decades sexually assaulted teenage boys and young men.

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, former member of the Japanese band SMAP and currently serving as a TV host and actor, announced on Thursday ...

Weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun has alleged that Fuji TV has long exploited its female announcers to entertain stars such as Nakai.

J-Pop star Masahiro Nakai retires amid sexual misconduct allegations. Brands and TV networks sever ties, triggering industry ...

Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried ...