Masahiro Nakai, Fuji and Japan

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’s alleged sex scandal causes major advertiser to pull away from one of the prominent broadcast powerhouses
Former boy band idol Masahiro Nakai is embroiled in a sex scandal, leading to an exodus of over 50 major advertisers from Fuji TV. Nakai allegedly settled a JPY90 million case over sexual assault. Fuji TV faces criticism for mishandling the situation and potential internal corruption.
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.
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 officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most
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 Nakai, a former
Fuji TV to set up panel to probe scandal involving ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro
Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television says it will set up a panel to investigate a scandal involving popular personality Nakai Masahiro and the company's handling of the matter.
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.
Fuji TV apologizes for concerns over ex-SMAP member Nakai's sex scandal
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The president of Fuji Television Network apologized Friday over allegations it was involved in a sexual misconduct scandal involving Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, best known as a member of the now-defunct pop group SMAP, and a woman.
Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter
Japan’s Fuji TV is grappling with a major crisis over its handling of a sexual assault scandal surrounding star presenter Masahiro Nakai, with at least 50 companies pulling their advertisements from ...
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 ...
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 ...