Masahiro Nakai sex scandal puts Japan’s entertainment industry in crosshairs
Observers say the former boy band member’s fall from grace echoes music mogul Johnny Kitagawa’s decades of sexual abuse.
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Many major Japanese firms halting commercials for scandal-hit Fuji TV
Many major Japanese companies said Monday they are suspending commercials on Fuji Television Network Inc., as the broadcaster ...
Japan showbiz, ads rocked by ex-SMAP member Masahiro Nakai's alleged issue with woman
Japan radio and TV stations and companies are suspending advertisements and upcoming episodes of programs featuring Masahiro ...
TBS to terminate TV program with scandal-hit Masahiro Nakai
Tokyo Broadcasting Television Inc. (TBS) on Jan. 20 said it will scrap a regular TV program featuring Masahiro Nakai, the ...
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 ...
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Major brands pull ads from Fuji TV following sexual misconduct claims against former J-Pop star and host Masahiro Nakai
A growing number of top brands are pulling adverts from major Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television over sexual misconduct ...
Japan’s Fuji TV probes allegations around Smap’s Masahiro Nakai
Nakai, 52, reportedly paid a woman $791,000 after she alleged sexual misconduct. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Nissan, Toyota Among Major Brands to Withdraw Ads from Fuji TV Over Sex Scandal
Dozens of major companies, including Nissan and Toyota, have withdrawn ads from Fuji TV following a sex scandal.
Dozens of Firms Pull Ads From Japanese Network Over Sex Scandal Linked to Its Staff, Celebrity
Tokyo: Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials ...
Japanese TV networks drop Smap’s Masahiro Nakai over sexual misconduct allegations
A Japanese tabloid reported that it involved a sexual act against the victim's will. Read more at straitstimes.com.