Nakai’s decision came following reports that he engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with a woman that led to a ...

Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, one of the country's most recognisable faces on television, announced on Thursday that he ...

Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai announces retirement after sexual misconduct allegations - ‘I will continue to face my ...

Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual ...

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: ...

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

The reports, which emerged last month, said that Masahiro Nakai, a 52-year-old former member of the hugely popular group SMAP, had paid a woman a lump sum of 90 million yen (US$570,000). That was to ...

Emperor Naruhito offered greetings Thursday in his New Year's address, expressing hope for a peaceful year while voicing concern for people affected by natural disasters. Accompanied by his wife ...

Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd. will replace paper straws with plant-derived biomass alternatives at its outlets from January, aiming to halve waste and emissions by 2030. The major coffee chain operator ...