TV host sex scandal exposes dark underbelly of Japanese media

I never understood why the SMAP grandads continue to be popular despite the fact that they’re hardly boys anymore. They sell them to the public as if they’re still these fresh faced 20 somethings when they’re all more likely in their 50s now.

How about calling it rape instead of a scandal?

While the escalating situation led Fuji TV to announce six days later the establishment of an independent third-party investigation, as well as plans to hold another press conference, it faced intensifying calls within the company for top executives to resign.

As with Johnny's decades long openly known sexual abuse ofminors why isn't this a matter police are investigating?

Deep bows, press conferences and hush money do nothing to root out the problem.

Imagine how much worse things are in Japan’s billion dollar AV industry.

Those pesky foreigners again , uncovering some home truths ,lol

This case is so murky.

RE: Minato justified the decision to not disclose the incident in consideration of "the woman's physical and mental recovery as well as the protection of her privacy."

The victim could just as easily requested that Fuji TV NOT disclose her identity or the circumstances.

Rape scandal, not "sex" scandal.

sex scandal exposes dark underbelly of Japan

There, I fixed the headline for you.

That main photo tells me something must have gone terribly wrong to make them loose their smiles, these men are up to no good I say, LOL

They should all RESIGN and allow new blood to run the business.

The original story in the weekly magazine stated that a Fuji TV executive had set up the date as a diner party at Nakai's house knowing that the morning announcer (won't give her name) would be the only one attending.

This was not true and the magazine has now admitted this and apologized. I have no idea about the supposed culture at Fuji TV but the executive in question has been unfairly accused over the above incident.

Basically FujiTv was Harvey Winesteining its young female staff to the shock of no one.

Honestly they should investigate all major entertainment companies for this. And normal businesses because it’s likely common throughout. There’s no small number of announcers and actresses who have alluded to such of the years and never has any action, just them getting pushed out.

I never understood why the SMAP grandads continue to be popular despite the fact that they’re hardly boys anymore

I never understood their appeal in the first place. None of them can sing or act. What is their "talent" exactly?

Media in all countries are the same..

Nothing new..

Too much drama..

Imagine how much worse things are in Japan’s billion dollar AV industry.

All world's AV industries are pure evil..

TV host sex scandal exposes dark underbelly of Japanese media…again!

there fixed the title for you!

Media in all countries are the same.. 

Nothing new.. 

Too much drama..

Their country, their sleaze. LOOOOOOL!

TokyoLivingToday  09:42 am JST

Media in all countries are the same..

Nothing new..

Too much drama..

Does that mean you're okay with what's been going on in the Japanese media? All this stuff is just fine with you and it can keep happening?

That's a seriously depressing looking group of men.

The whole thing is a closed shop and only people amenable to the government are allowed in. That's why there are only a handful of digital terrestrial broadcasters. There is capacity for far more.

This Fuji scandal is likely to ratchet advertising spending down for good. If you can stop your adverts and still sell your beer and curry roux, why start spending on adverts again?

Media in all countries could be the same but Japan is different because of the Gaman culture. The USA was possibly the same up until the 1960's but things changed women started fighting back and speaking up which coincided with the fight for Women's Rights. Japan, to this day, has still not ever had any large Woman's Rights Movement.... and again, that is part of the Gaman / stay quite persevere mentality in the Culture. The women of Japan need to band together and make their voices heard.

Over 10 hours of talks by medias than can not be cleared between themself to simply explain what of the most dirty violence : a rape on a woman by a man covered by TV channel leading to pay 90 millions to shut the mouth of the victim.

Japan reminded me of Victorian England in terms of public bs private morality when I first visited it over thirty years ago. That view hasn’t changed

bs = vs

Tip of the iceberg..

Nakai and his unnamed female victim present, leading to nonconsensual sexual activity and a 90 million yen out-of-court settlement.

Waste of money and the matter didn’t get settled

Nakai spent 30 years at the top of the industry and his networrh is only $5 million.

Were there other settlements?

Why is any member of SMAP still working? Who is this woman that accused Nakai anyway? I think the public has a right to know. What if she lied?

there are many perverts in japanese TV everyday...Nakai kun just had a bad luck as get exposed...

They should all RESIGN and allow new blood to run the business

Sure, welcome to the new age of pretty boy singers. etc. etc. etc. only the Japan consumer can change their diets.

*Fuji TV, which apparently felt immediate action was unwarranted, has faced criticism for its response. It was only forced to act after U.S. fund Dalton Investments LLC, a shareholder of the broadcaster's parent company, Fuji Media Holdings Inc, issued a letter on Jan 14 requesting the establishment of a third-party committee to investigate.*

Took an American to teach Japan that rape is not okay.

Oh, the irony.

Profit complex among Japan's major TV stations and major talents agencies had become complices that prioritize benefit with victimizing even human rights or fairness.

Its Japanese showbiz syndicate cannot even correct themselves unless criticism from overseas such as BBC or UN.