Ma Baoguo, frequently enough referred to as a tai chi “master,” gained attention for his unusual encounter with an MMA fighter. According to various sources: Facebook Post: A video circulated on Facebook shows Ma Baoguo being knocked down three times within a 30-second match against an MMA fighter. The video can be found here. ground … Read more
Fuji Media Holdings Faces Mounting Pressure as Dalton Investment Demands Leadership Resignation In a dramatic turn of events, fuji Media Holdings (HD), the parent company of Fuji TV, is under intense scrutiny as Dalton Investment, a U.S. investment fund holding a 7% stake, has called for the resignation of key executives. This marks the … Read more
Takafumi Horie Critiques TBS Program and fuji TV’s organizational Structure In a recent social media post, prominent businessman Takafumi horie shared his thoughts on a TBS program, sparking a conversation about the organizational structures of major Japanese television networks. Horie, known for his candid commentary, addressed remarks made during the February 2nd broadcast of TBS’s … Read more
Sandwichman’s Mikio Date and Takeshi Tomizawa Reflect on Masahiro Nakai’s Retirement in Latest Radio Show Comedy duo Sandwichman, consisting of Mikio Date (50) and Takeshi Tomizawa (50), brought their signature humor and heartfelt reflections to the February 1st episode of nippon Broadcasting’s Sandwichman the Radio Show Saturday. The episode paid tribute to former talent Masahiro … Read more
Fuji TV has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated “FNS Kayo Festival Spring,” a flagship music special program originally scheduled for April 9, 2025. This decision comes amid notable financial challenges linked to the ongoing controversy surrounding former TV personality Masahiro Nakai. The network cited an inability to cover production costs due to a … Read more
n### Shinobu Otake Reflects on Masahiro Nakai’s Retirement and the end of “Friday Smile” Actress Shinobu Otake, a prominent figure in Japanese entertainment, recently shared her thoughts on the retirement of Masahiro Nakai and the conclusion of the long-running TBS program ”To Masahiro Nakai’s Friday Smile.” Otake, who has been a regular on the show … Read more
Fuji TV Faces Backlash Over Press conference Restrictions and Governance Concerns On January 27, former Osaka prefecture governor and lawyer Toru Hashimoto appeared on Fuji TV’s morning program Mezamashi 8, addressing the station’s recent controversies. The broadcast came hours before Fuji TV held a second press conference to address allegations involving employees and a reported … Read more
nAkiko Wada, the legendary Japanese singer and television personality, recently made headlines for her candid comments on the retirement of fellow entertainer Masahiro Nakai. The 74-year-old icon, known for her straightforward demeanor, shared her thoughts during an appearance on the TBS program “Leave it to Akko!” which aired on January 26th. Nakai, a prominent figure … Read more
Fuji Television Faces Crisis as Lawyer Haruo Kitamura Condemns Network’s Handling of Scandal In a scathing critique, lawyer Haruo kitamura has publicly condemned Fuji Television for its handling of a scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai. The controversy has plunged the network into turmoil,with Kitamura questioning its leadership and future viability. Kitamura, who … Read more
Fuji TV Faces Scrutiny Over Handling of Employee Briefing Amid Nakai Masahiro Scandal Free announcer Shinsuke Kasai (61) recently shared his thoughts on Fuji TV’s handling of an employee briefing related to the ongoing scandal involving Masahiro Nakai. The briefing, held on the 23rd, aimed to address the involvement of the network’s executives in Nakai’s … Read more