Japan’s Fuji Media tries to defuse ex-Smap member Nakai’s sex scandal, but it all backfires
The spiralling controversy involves Masahiro Nakai, the 52-year-old media personality who was the leader of defunct male idol ...
Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to highest level in 17 years
The Bank of Japan has raised short-term interest rates by a quarter point, the highest in 17 years, signalling efforts to normalise monetary policy in response to persistent inflation and increasing ...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate
Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate ...
J-pop star and former Smap leader Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual misconduct allegations
The allegations concern a 2023 encounter with a woman that involved a closed-door setting and a “sexual act against her will” ...
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J-pop star Masahiro Nakai announces retirement after sexual misconduct allegations
One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct ...
Entertainment And Media Industry Scandals In Japan
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: ...
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Masahiro Nakai to retire after sex misconduct allegations — Japan media
One of Japan's biggest pop stars and best-known TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement Thursday, Jan. 23, over ...
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SBS marks Lunar New Year 2025
“2025 is a special year, with SBS marking its 50th anniversary of reflecting the real Australia and recognising the contribution of diverse cultures to the fabric of Australian society, which includes ...