Japanese TV network Fuji faces mass advertiser exodus after allegations of covering up sexual assault claims against host Masahiro Nakai of SMAP fame.

The alleged sex scandal involving former idol Masahiro Nakai has caused over 50 major advertisers to withdraw from Fuji Television, igniting a crisis in Japanese entertainment. Explore the scandal, advertiser reactions,

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

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.

Broadcaster Fuji Television is facing allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most famous TV hosts

Japan's Fuji TV is facing criticism over its handling of alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity TV host and actor Masahiro Nakai, which have sent its parent’s share price tumbling in recent weeks. A group representing investors associated with U.

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 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