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Scandal-hit Fuji Media Holdings logs loss

Fuji Television Network Inc. President Kenji Shimizu and Osamu Kanemitsu, president of its parent company Fuji Media Holdings Inc., attend a press conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2025, after Fuji Meida said it is projected to log a consolidated net loss of 20.1 billion yen (approx. $139.4 million) for fiscal 2024 following a scandal in which former TV personality Masahiro Nakai allegedly sexually assaulted a former Fuji TV employee that led sponsors to pull their commercials.

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Scandal-hit Fuji Media Holdings logs loss

Fuji Media Holdings Inc. President Osamu Kanemitsu speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2025, after the media group said it is projected to log a consolidated net loss of 20.1 billion yen (approx. $139.4 million) for fiscal 2024 following a scandal in which famed former TV personality Masahiro Nakai allegedly sexually assaulted a former employee of its subsidiary Fuji Television Network Inc. that has led sponsors to pull their commercials. Kanemitsu also announced his resignation.

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Scandal-hit Fuji Media Holdings logs loss

Fuji Television Network Inc. President Kenji Shimizu speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2025, after its parent company Fuji Media Holdings Inc. said it is projected to log a consolidated net loss of 20.1 billion yen (approx. $139.4 million) for fiscal 2024 following a scandal in which famed former TV personality Masahiro Nakai allegedly sexually assaulted a former Fuji TV employee that has led sponsors to pull their commercials.

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'Little Matsui' begins training

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (C) begins training at a Seibu stadium in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 7 before joining the New York Mets for the new major league season. He signed a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the Mets.

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'Little' Matsui back after signing with Mets

NARITA, Japan - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui returns to Narita airport on Dec. 27 after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the New York Mets and taking a holiday in Hawaii.

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(1)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (2nd from R) shows his New York Mets uniform on Dec. 10 in New York after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the club to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team. (From L to R) Mets manager Art Howe, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Matsui, and Mets General Manager Jim Duquette.

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(3)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (L) shakes hand with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Dec. 10 in New York after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the New York Mets to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team.

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(4)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (L) puts on a 1986 world series ring on Dec. 10 after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the New York Mets to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team.

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(2)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui shows his New York Mets uniform on Dec. 10 in New York after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the club to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team.

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(2)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui shows his New York Mets uniform on Dec. 10 in New York after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the club to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team. (Kyodo)

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(1)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (2nd from R) shows his New York Mets uniform on Dec. 10 in New York after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the club to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team. (From L to R) Mets manager Art Howe, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Matsui, and Mets General Manager Jim Duquette. (Kyodo)

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'Little Matsui' begins training

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (C) begins training at a Seibu stadium in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 7 before joining the New York Mets for the new major league season. He signed a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the Mets. (Kyodo)

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'Little' Matsui back after signing with Mets

NARITA, Japan - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui returns to Narita airport on Dec. 27 after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the New York Mets and taking a holiday in Hawaii.(Kyodo)

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(4)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (L) puts on a 1986 world series ring on Dec. 10 after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the New York Mets to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team. (Kyodo)

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(3)'Little' Matsui joins New York Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui (L) shakes hand with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Dec. 10 in New York after signing a three-year, $20.1 million contract with the New York Mets to become the first Japanese infielder to join a major league team. (Kyodo)