Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Fury Over ‘Miyane-ya’ Threatens ‘Downtown DX’ Cancellation

The July 18 issue of “Weekly Bunshun”, released on July 11, reported that Masahiro Tashiro, the lawyer representing Matsumoto Hitoshi of “Downtown,” who is involved in a legal dispute, was allegedly following the accuser, Ms. A, and trying to prevent her from testifying. Lawyer Tashiro has denied these claims, saying they are false. 

The July 11 episode of “Miyane-ya” produced by Yomiuri TV reported on these issues, but Lawyer Tashiro also criticized the program.

“Improper biased reporting and reporting of false information occurred.”

It was to protest.

The first point that Lawyer Tashiro raised as an issue was the comment made by Dr. Fumie Ohtawa, a commentator.

“It’s clear to me that they are trying everything possible to make A-san give up on attending court, using various tactics like having the former editor-in-chief or X-san show up.”

The comment I made was about the second point. 

Kohei Nishiyama, the announcer who appeared as a substitute for Seiji Miyane, talked with X, who was a former editor-in-chief of a women’s weekly magazine at a major publishing company.

“Ah, I see. There’s a recording, isn’t there? Especially now.”

When he said that, announcer Miho Sawaguchi responded.

“That’s just according to the article.”

Regarding her statement, since the recording is not mentioned at all in the article by Bunshun, there are concerns that it might mislead viewers, so a correction is being requested.