Hideo Sakaki Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

The prominent Japanese actor and director faces allegations from 2016, denying the accusations as false.

Hideo Sakaki, a well-known Japanese actor and director, was arrested in Tokyo for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in 2016.
The woman, aspiring to be an actress, accused Sakaki of abusing his professional position during an encounter at his apartment.
Sakaki has denied the allegations, labeling them as 'false accusations,' and has been referred to prosecutors.
The arrest follows previous public allegations of sexual violence against Sakaki and other figures in Japan's entertainment industry.
The Japanese entertainment industry has faced increased scrutiny over sexual abuse claims, with more incidents coming to light in recent years.