The allegations concern a 2023 encounter with a woman that involved a closed-door setting and a “sexual act against her will” ...

One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in ...

Criticism has mounted from advertisers and the public over the scandal, which centres around TV host and J-pop megastar ...

One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct ...

Masahiro Nakai's move comes after now-defunct boy band empire Johnny & Associates admitted in 2023 that its late founder Johnny Kitagawa for decades sexually assaulted teenage boys and young men.

One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in the latest scandal to rock the country's entertainment industry.

open image in gallery Former J-pop band member Masahiro Nakai is embroiled ... created in 1988 by music producer Johnny Kitagawa. After debuting in 1991, SMAP quickly became one of the most ...