Two shot featuring Katori Shingo and Nakai Masahiro goes viral

Katori Shingo and Nakai Masahiro are featured in a two-shot on Nakai’s Twitter which has gone viral. For many SMAP fans, it’s a rare chance to see the guys together in any photo except the Atarashii Chizu members (Katori Singo, Kusanagi Tusyoshi, Inagaki Goro), but Read More …

Nakai Masahiro has been appointed as WBC supporter

Nakai Masahiro (50) has been appointed as WBC “authorized supporter” for the Japanese national team SAMURAI JAPAN at the World Baseball Classic tournament “5th World Baseball Classic (WBC)”. “Nakai-san’s appointment as a supporter has been decided. He will serve as an interviewer for the Samurai Read More …

Nakai Masahiro makes his return back to entertainment activities

It was revealed on the 13th that talent Nakai Masahiro [50] will make a full-fledged return on TV Asahi “Nakai Masahiro Kyasuta na kai” [Saturday noon], which will be broadcast on the 14th. It was also announced on the official Twitter of the program. 明日放送の「中居正広のキャスターな会」にMC中居さんが復帰されます。 Read More …

Former SMAP members send a congratulations message to Katori Shingo and his new bride

On December 28th, former SMAP members have sent a congratulatory message to Katori Shingo (44) and his new bride. Katori Shingo announced his marriage to a general woman on December 28th. Kimura Takuya (49) wrote a message saying “Medetai! Medetai! Medetai!” (Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!). Nakai Read More …

Netizens comment on Nakai Masahiro’s 2015 prediction that Matsuzaka/Toda will get married

Back on 2015, Matsuzaka Tori and Toda Erika starred in the film “April Fools” and were just an onscreen couple and were not dating. The two appeared on Fuji TV’s “SMAP x SMAP” during the “Bistro Smap” section and Nakai said to the two, “You Read More …

Former AKB48 member Uchida Mayumi discusses success as a restaurant owner on “Nakai-kun Kimete”

Former AKB48 member Uchida Mayumi (25) was on the TBS show “Nakai-kun Kimete!” hosted by Nakai Masahiro (46). Uchida discussed her yakiniku restaurant, exceeding 100 million in annual sales and Nakai was impressed and expressed his interest of wanting to own a business. The program Read More …

“UTAGE!” 3-Hour Special to broadcast on TBS on August 22nd

Another “UTAGE!” special returns and will be a 3-hour special that will broadcast on TBS on August 22nd at 8:00 p.m. to 10:57 p.m.. Nakai Masahiro is the MC and will be assisted by Watanabe Mayu. “UTAGE!” is a music special which features special artist Read More …

Nakai Masahiro on his new program “Kinyo Purachi Naito Shin Nippondanji to Nakai”

Nakai Masahiro discussed the anxiety he has about his new program “Kinyo Purachi Naito Shin Nippondanji to Nakai” (Friday Platinum Night – New Japan Boys and Naki) will be starting on May 3rd. After finishing a taping for the first episode, Nakai said he was Read More …

SMAP fans overjoyed that Nakai Masahiro introduced a SMAP song on “Dai 44-kai Radio Charity Musicthon”

  Nakai Masahiro (46) did a surprise introduction on December 24th for the “Dai 44-kai Radio Charity Musicthon” which was hosted by Johnny’s Jr. group, Kis-My-Ft 2. Nakai who sounded as if he was on the phone said “I’d like to present a song to Read More …

Nakai Masahiro returns as host for the “CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premiere Live 2018->2019”, performing guests were announced

Details of the upcoming “CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premiere Live 2018->2019” was announced.  The special marks the 20th anniversary of the live special which begins at 23:55 on December 31st through 5:00 a.m. on New YEar’s Day (5 hours and 5 minutes). Nakai Masahiro was announced Read More …