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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, announced on Thursday that he was retiring after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country's entertainment industry. Nakai, who works 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.
Masahiro Nakai's Alleged Sex Scandal Prompts Advertiser Exodus at Japanese TV Giant Fuji
Major Japanese advertisers are fleeing broadcast powerhouse Fuji Television following an alleged sex scandal involving former boy band idol turned TV host Masahiro Nakai. Industry heavyweights such as Toyota,
J-pop Star Nakai To Retire After Sex Misconduct Allegations: Media
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's biggest boy band stars and a celebrity television host, announced his retirement on Thursday after being accused of sexual misconduct, Japanese media reported.
Masahiro Nakai, Japanese actor, quits entertainment after sexual misconduct case
TV personality Masahiro Nakai announces his retirement from the entertainment industry following a sexual misconduct case, apologizing to fans and taking full responsibility.

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