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Fuji Media Holdings has finally spoken out about the Masahiro Nakai scandal, confirming that the former entertainer was involved in sexual misconduct while on duty.
A third-party committee released its findings on 31 March, uncovering not just Nakai’s actions but also a deep-seated culture of workplace harassment within Fuji TV.
The investigation took two months and involved employee surveys and case reports on internal misconduct. The 394-page report revealed shocking details, including the identity of the victim.
Previously described as a “Fuji TV associate,” she was actually one of the network’s announcers.
The committee labelled the case a serious human rights violation and urged Fuji TV to take immediate action.
Fuji Media Holdings president Kenji Shimizu publicly apologised, admitting that the company’s male-dominated work culture had failed victims for years.
He pledged further investigations and reforms, but whether the network follows through remains to be seen.
With sponsors watching closely, Fuji TV’s future could depend on its next moves.
The victim, referred to as A-san, cooperated fully with the investigation.
She expressed relief that the truth was now public, especially after months of speculation and online harassment.
However, she also admitted feeling unsettled by some findings, particularly the way Fuji TV’s leadership handled the situation under former president Koichi Minato.
“The harm I experienced will never fully disappear and what I lost will never return,” she said.
“I truly hope these issues are addressed not just in the media and entertainment industry, but in society as a whole.”
As pressure mounts, all eyes are on Fuji TV to prove that real change is on the horizon.