J-pop star Nakai to retire

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.
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
J-pop star Nakai to retire after sexual misconduct allegations
One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in the latest scandal to rock the country's entertainment industry.
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:
Japanese star Masahiro Nakai announces retirement amid sexual assault charges
One of the most popular faces in Japan, TV host and popstar Masahiro Nakai, has announced his retirement amid sexual assault allegations that has rocked the country's entertainment industry. Nakai was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by the staff of Fuji Television.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...