Question from a reader:
I believe that the upper management of Fuji TV saying it’s a “private issue between men and women” is merely an excuse to protect Masahiro Nakai. When reading the report from the third-party committee, it’s clear that the statements from the president and others claiming “this is a private matter” seem to be aimed at shielding
Nakai. He is the face of the program and an important figure for the company. On the other hand, the female announcer is just an employee, so by siding with Nakai, the company may minimize damage. The report mentions that their work-related interactions, including being invited to dinner after appearing on the program, were treated as business. Despite this, it was handled as a “private matter,” which clearly seems to be for the company’s convenience. This feels like merely shifting the narrative of sexual misconduct to “outside work” to protect Nakai. What do you think?
The Strange Aspects of Corporate Culture
Recently, there have been various opinions circulating regarding Fuji TV’s upper management trying to evade the issue by labeling it a “private matter between men and women.” I honestly find a lot of sympathy with the viewpoint that this is an excuse to protect Masahiro Nakai. He is undeniably a significant figure in the television industry and important to the company. However, it’s somewhat disappointing to see the position of the female announcer being overlooked in this situation.
My Own Discomfort
Actually, I’ve witnessed similar situations when I worked at a company in the past. I saw a superior turning a blind eye to a subordinate’s misconduct and thought, “This is the corporate culture.” Of course, it was a decision made to protect the superior, but ultimately, it was the unrelated employees who suffered. It left me with a sense of a cold wind blowing through the environment.
There Were Also Funny Moments
While reflecting on all this, I’ve been refreshing my spirits by watching comedies. Just the other day, I went to a manzai live show with friends, and the comedians’ quick comebacks and interactions with the audience were genuinely enjoyable. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud, drawing attention from those around me. Sometimes I laughed so hard that my stomach hurt, and I had to pick up snack bags I had scattered around — there were even a few little mishaps along the way!
Share Your Experiences!
What do you all think about corporate culture and the impact of private matters on public life? If my experiences resonate with you, I’d love for you to share in the comments. I’m looking forward to hearing everyone’s stories!
