ENTERTAINMENT
How The Fuji TV Scandal Became a Cultural Reckoning For Japan
The Nakai Masahiro/Fuji TV scandal feels like the most impactful media scandal in decades in Japan. What set it apart?
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NEWS
Comedian Yuki Nivez is Not Your Diversity Hire
Yuki Nivez has emerged as a major force in the Tokyo stand-up scene. Here, she discusses her recent thoughts on her role…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
New Law Would Restrict Japan’s Host Clubs From Pushing Customers Into Prostitution, Adult Films
The law would also raise penalties for both individuals and businesses, making it easier to shut down manipulative clubs for good.
NEWS
Puroland Gets Hacked with Ransomware, 2 Million Club Records Potentially Leaked
Sanrio Entertainment, which runs Puroland, says they've been the victim of a cyberattack - and customer information is at risk.
NEWS
Ex-SMAP Member Nakai Masahiro Ends Career Amid Scandal
The announcement is unlikely to halt the scandal, which threatens to drive television station Fuji TV into bankruptcy.
ENTERTAINMENT
As Nakai Masahiro Scandal Grows, Fuji TV Promises Investigation at Closed-Door Presser
The president of Fuji TV held what may be the world's most cowardly press conference, forbidding it from being streamed live or…
ENTERTAINMENT
Bleeding Cash, NHK to Collect “Internet Only” License Fee
The station reported a loss for the third year running. To help plug the hole, it says it plans to collect fees…
NEWS
Ex-SMAP Member Nakai Masahiro Makes Statement on “Woman Troubles”
Nakai Masahiro has finally broken his silence about the massive settlement he paid a woman who works for Fuji TV.