The move follows a firestorm that engulfed Fuji Media and its core unit, Fuji Television Network, over the broadcaster's handling of a sex scandal involving former TV star Masahiro Nakai.

The revelation comes amid a similar controversy involving another celebrity, Masahiro Nakai, who announced his retirement following sexual misconduct allegations at Fuji Television Network Inc ...

At its heart was Masahiro Nakai, a household name and leading presenter for Fuji TV, one of the country's biggest broadcasters. Nakai, who is also a former member of J-pop boy band SMAP ...

At its heart was Masahiro Nakai, a household name and leading presenter for Fuji TV, one of the country's biggest broadcasters. Nakai, who is also a former member of J-pop boy band SMAP, was accused ...

Masahiro Nakai (pic) said in a statement to his paid fan club that he had “completed all discussions with TV stations, radio broadcasters and sponsors regarding my termination, cancellation ...