Fuji, Japan and Nakai

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
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 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.
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
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Editorial: Fuji TV must answer lingering questions over Nakai scandal
As a public broadcaster, Fuji Television Network Inc. has a duty to answer viewers' questions over a scandal stemming from ...
US firm requests Fuji TV hold another news conference on ex-SMAP Nakai scandal
A US investment management firm has reportedly asked Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television Network to hold another news conference on a scandal involving popular personality Nakai Masahiro that is open ...
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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 ...