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Toyota, Shiseido among dozens of firms to pull ads from Japan's Fuji TV network over sex scandal


Published on 2025-01-21 22:04:17 - MSN
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  • Major companies including Toyota and Shiseido have pulled their commercials from Japan's Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country's most famous TV hosts.

Dozens of major Japanese companies, including Toyota Motor Corp. and Shiseido Co., have decided to pull their advertisements from Fuji Television Network Inc. following a sex scandal involving one of its former executives. The executive, who was dismissed, allegedly used his position to coerce women into sexual relationships. This incident has led to a significant backlash, prompting companies to distance themselves from the network to protect their brand image. Fuji TV has issued an apology and is cooperating with an investigation into the matter. The scandal has not only affected the network's reputation but also raised broader concerns about workplace ethics and power dynamics in Japan's corporate culture.

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