TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Masahiro Nakai, a popular TV host who was a member of the former pop group SMAP and is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, said Thursday he has retired from show business.

TOKYO: One of Japan's biggest boy band stars and best-known television hosts announced his retirement on Thursday (Jan 23) ...

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.

Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter - Scandal has raised questions ...

Major Japanese advertisers are fleeing broadcast powerhouse Fuji Television following an alleged sex scandal involving former ...

Tokyo: Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials ...

Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company ...

Japan’s Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country’s top ...

Tokyo, Jan. 8 (Jiji Press)--Japanese television and radio broadcasters are responding to media reports of a sex scandal involving popular personality Masahiro Nakai, including suspending shows ...

TOKYO, Jan 8 — Major TV networks have distanced themselves ... The reports, which emerged last month, said that Masahiro Nakai, a 52-year-old former member of the hugely popular group SMAP, had paid a ...

TOKYO: Major TV networks have distanced themselves ... The reports, which emerged last month, said that Masahiro Nakai, a 52-year-old former member of the hugely popular group SMAP, had paid ...