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Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report

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

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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.

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Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry

Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, one of the country's most recognisable faces on television, has announced that he is retiring after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country's entertainment industry. Nakai, who presented for Fuji Television, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by staff.

MeToo Outrage Leaves Japanese Broadcaster Without a Single Advertiser

A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and ...

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Firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff

Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company ...

J-Pop Star Retires as Fuji TV Probes Harassment Allegations

Masahiro Nakai, a former J-pop star turned TV host, said he was retiring following sexual harassment allegations and ...

Entertainment And Media Industry Scandals In Japan

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: ...

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