Japan, Masahiro Nakai and Fuji

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
SMAP member allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct and Fuji TV is now facing criticism over its handling of the issue.
Toyota, Shiseido among dozens of firms to pull ads from Japan's Fuji TV network over sex scandal
Broadcaster Fuji Television is facing allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most famous TV hosts
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.
Japan's Fuji TV loses sponsors amid sex scandal involving star host
Over 50 firms, including Nissan and Toyota, pulled ads from Fuji TV after a sex scandal involving host Masahiro Nakai and alleged cover-up surfaced
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
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
Nintendo joins Japanese companies in pulling advertising after sex scandal engulfs TV channel
Nintendo has become the latest company to pull its advertising from a major Japanese broadcaster, after reports of a sex scandal involving the former frontman of a popular boyband and a female employee.
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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 ...
Under fire, Fuji TV to set up ‘real’ third-party panel in Nakai scandal
After coming under criticism, Fuji Television Network Inc. has apparently revised its plan on investigating the reported ...
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 ...