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: ...

Masahiro Nakai, former member of the Japanese band SMAP and currently serving as a TV host and actor, announced on Thursday ...

Weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun has alleged that Fuji TV has long exploited its female announcers to entertain stars such as Nakai.

J-Pop star Masahiro Nakai retires amid sexual misconduct allegations. Brands and TV networks sever ties, triggering industry ...

One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in ...

Japan's TV giant Fuji has lost nearly 30% of its blue-chip advertisers after allegations against its star presenter surfaced.

Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried ...