Nakai, Japan and Fuji Television

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,
Masahiro Nakai’s alleged sex scandal causes major advertiser to pull away from one of the prominent broadcast powerhouses
The alleged sex scandal involving former idol Masahiro Nakai has caused over 50 major advertisers to withdraw from Fuji Television, igniting a crisis in Japanese entertainment. Explore the scandal, advertiser reactions,
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.
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 on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most famous TV hosts.
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.
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.
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 Japan's Fuji Television Network has hired external lawyers to investigate a snowballing sex scandal surrounding pop star-turned-TV celebrity Masahiro Nakai,
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 celebrity entertainer caught up in a sex scandal.
Legal basis for Japan social media calls to pull Fuji TV off air over sex scandal dismissed
Demands that the Japanese communications ministry take Fuji Television Network Inc. off the air have emerged on social media following report･･･
Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter
Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter - Scandal has raised questions ...
Ex-SMAP member Masahiro Nakai apologizes for issue with woman, says he can stay in showbiz
Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the now-defunct idol group SMAP, on Jan. 9 responded over a widely publicized scandal ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...