Japanese comedian Masatoshi Hamada is facing backlash after appearing in blackface during a variety show skit on New Year's Eve. One of the most famous performers in Japan, Masatoshi donned blackface ...

Television helped ring in the new year around the world, but one Japanese broadcast has only drawn ire from audiences. One of Japan’s most famous comedy duos aired its variety show on New Year’s Eve, ...

On New Year’s Eve, one member of Japan’s most famous comedy duo donned blackface for nationwide television. Masatoshi Hamada, who is one part of the comedy team Downtown, did blackface while in ...

A well-known Japanese variety program, Hamada Kayōsai, is facing intense international backlash after its host was seen getting physically aggressive with a female guest during a recent broadcast. The ...