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Mari Ishihara claims she didn't write tell-all book

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The controversial tell-all book, “Fuzoroi na Himitsu,” became a best seller in 2006, depicting details of Mari (formerly Mariko) Ishihara’s past relationships. But now, Ishihara claims she didn’t author the book, which has sold over 300,000 copies.

The actress, frequently described as "puttsun" (loony), made the statement in Fuji TV’s variety show “SMAP & SMAP” recently. “I didn’t write that book. The editor sent me a draft including actual names of people who had been publicized in weekly magazines back then. I was baffled and requested some changes to be made but was told there was no time, and the book got published.”

The publisher Futabasha is outraged and even demanded that Fuji TV apologize for airing the program without confirming the facts, including contracts and documents that prove Ishihara’s statement is untrue. Fuji TV’s public relations admitted that a meeting with the publisher is being scheduled, but would not comment any further.

In answer to Shukan Post’s interview, Ishihara insisted, “I simply spoke the truth. My impression is that the publisher is intentionally trying to draw attention to the book. Their arguments are irresponsible and absurd… It’s a violation of my rights and I will consider taking appropriate action.”

So she claims, despite her involvement in promotional efforts to sell the book.

Even entertainment reporter Masaru Nashimoto is puzzled, as he introduced Ishihara to Futabasha when she approached him about writing an autobiography. “Now that she is married to Koji Tamaki, whom she accused of domestic violence in their past relationship, she probably wants to ‘disown’ the content of the book.”

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Either way it's win win for her -- she gets compensation if nothing more than to be quiet, and the book gets more sales... for which she probably STILL gets royalties and becomes more well-known.

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"I didn’t write that book. The editor sent me a draft including actual names of people who had been publicized in weekly magazines back then. I was baffled and requested some changes to be made but was told there was no time, and the book got published".

This strikes me as rather incredulous. Certainly she could have pulled the plug on the project or made some legal threats to have the project pulled until the errors were corrected. But she didn't and allowed it to be published knowing full well that there were errors. It boggles the mind.

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What an absolute loon...

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Maybe she wants to forget about the times before. Or she already has forgotten.

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TV’s variety show “SMAP & SMAP”

sure wish it was smite and smite and finally finished forever.

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i hope she gets some help

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The fact-checking "techniques" employed by major Japanese networks are indeed laughable.

It's like high schoolers are running the media over here.

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Interesting that this whole "scandal" (I use the word loosely) involves Mr. Nashimoto, who is the current doyen of Japanese entertainment industry reporters.

While not passing judgment, it might be a case that the whole story is a beat-up because her star is on the wane.

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Japan has the global reputation for elegance and restrained behavior, but is in fact home to a lot of very crazy people. And no wonder when there are so many "talento" who are completely off their bean to set examples for others. She is clearly a poster child for Japan's need for greater awareness of mental illness.

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