Fuji Television Network Inc. said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into allegations of its involvement in a sexual miscondu

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

SMAP member allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct and Fuji TV is now facing criticism over its handling of the issue.

Nakai, 52, reportedly paid a woman $791,000 after she alleged sexual misconduct. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The president of Fuji Television Network Inc. apologized Friday over allegations it was involved in a sexual misconduct scandal invol

The scandal has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning Fuji TV’s corporate governance and crisis management.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The president of Fuji Television Network apologized Friday over allegations it was involved in a sexual misconduct scandal involving Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, best known as a member of the now-defunct pop group SMAP, and a woman.

The move comes amid rising criticism over the broadcaster’s handling of alleged sexual misconduct by former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai.

Major network Fuji Television said today it was probing allegations involving one of Japan’s biggest celebrities after an activist investor said it

TOKYO (TR) – Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the boy band SMAP and television personality, apologized this week over reported “trouble” with a woman more than one year ago.

A Japanese tabloid reported that it involved a sexual act against the victim's will. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Major TV networks have distanced themselves from one of Japan’s biggest 1990s boy band stars after media reports said he paid a woman a large settlement