Overview
- The Broadcast Ethics Review Committee of Japan’s BPO issued its opinion on October 21, determining that the program committed a broadcast ethics violation.
- The March 24 episode spliced separate interview remarks by a Chinese-born woman to fabricate the notion that people eat crows, altering her meaning.
- The watchdog found the editing intentional and said it aired false content that led to the interviewee facing slander and harassment.
- The opinion criticized a lack of cultural sensitivity and a production approach that prioritized a punchline over accuracy and fairness.
- The BPO also cited weak on-site oversight and underestimation of misconduct risks, while Nippon TV pledged tighter controls and staff training.