Fuji Media executives resign due to sexual misconduct allegations, leading to concerns and activist criticism.

From Investing.com: 2025-01-27 03:46:15

Fuji Media’s chairman and TV unit head resigned amidst a probe into alleged sexual misconduct by a celebrity TV host. The scandal has led to an exodus of advertisers and calls for a management shake-up, raising concerns about women’s exploitation in Japan’s entertainment industry. Nakai, the accused TV host, has apologized and announced his retirement. Chairman Shuji Kanoh and TV unit head Koichi Minato stepped down, and a third-party committee will conduct an investigation by the end of March. Activist investors have criticized the handling of the crisis, leading to a resurgence in Fuji Media’s shares. The situation mirrors the #MeToo movement and previous scandals in Japan.



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