Fuji Media Executives Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Scandal

Fuji Media Holdings has announced the resignations of Chairman Shuji Kanoh and TV head Koichi Minato amid a scandal involving sexual misconduct allegations against former TV host Masahiro Nakai. The controversy erupted following reports of Nakai's alleged nonconsensual actions during an event organized by a Fuji executive, leading to significant backlash and loss of advertisers for the network. Nakai has since announced his retirement from show business and reached a settlement related to the allegations. Criticism has intensified over Fuji's handling of the situation, particularly regarding its response time and the reported requirement for female presenters to attend gatherings for celebrities. The scandal has sparked broader concerns about the exploitation of women within Japan's entertainment industry. Fuji TV's failure to adequately address these issues has prompted calls for management changes and raised questions about corporate accountability in such matters.