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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
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 Retires Amidst Japan Entertainment Industry Scandal
Masahiro Nakai, a prominent figure in Japan's entertainment industry, has announced his retirement following a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the industry.
Japan TV host, Nakai, retires over sexual misconduct allegations
Japanese TV host, Masahiro Nakai has announced his retirement after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country’s entertainment industry.Nakai, who presented for Fuji Television, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by staff.
Japanese star Masahiro Nakai announces retirement amid sexual assault charges
One of the most popular faces in Japan, TV host and popstar Masahiro Nakai, has announced his retirement amid sexual assault allegations that has rocked the country's entertainment industry. Nakai was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by the staff of Fuji Television.

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