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Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business, and Co

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In July 2026, Japanese media reported that former BE:FIRST member Ryo Miyazaki (also cited as Miyama Ryohei or Ryoki Miyama) was involved in secret hotel meetings with former Takarazuka star Hana no Maria (also cited as Kana Maria or Maria Kano) during rehearsals for the musical “Love’s Unscheduled Landing.” Weekly Shūkan Bunshun published chat logs from early July showing the pair convening at Miyazaki’s Tokyo apartment and exchanging messages that mirrored the musical’s plot. While both parties and their agencies acknowledged the meetings, they framed them the meetings as “for role preparation” and denied a romantic relationship, though they apologized for the inappropriate nature of the encounters. The scandal caused significant personal and professional fallout. fallout for Miyazaki’s family faced public scrutiny, family, including his wife, actress Shuri, and his father-in-law, veteran actor Yutaka Mizutani, who expressed sympathy but declined to discuss the matter further. Business ventures also suffered; Miyazaki’s Kichijōji pasta shop, “Oyaji no Ankake Pasta,” saw a sharp decline in customers, and his Shinjuku restaurant, “Oyaji no Kappō,” was placed on indefinite suspension following a health-related closure. By late July, scrutiny extended to production partner Fuji Television, as netizens mocked the musical's title. business ventures. In August, new allegations emerged via from FRIDAY Digital, claiming Digital claimed Miyazaki pressured Maria Kano to meet privately at hotels and threatened to withdraw from the production if she refused. Miyazaki’s legal representatives issued a full denial, calling the claims “completely groundless.” Amidst these recurring scandals, By late August, the situation intensified as reports from Weekly Bunshun and FRIDAY suggested Kano had alleged Miyazaki engaged in “excessive and unwanted contact.” Beyond infidelity claims, new reports emerged regarding Miyazaki’s financial difficulties, specifically alleging that payments to his personal agency employees and business partners have been delayed. While Miyazaki has continued some professional engagements, including a music festival appearance where he commented on his “turbulent life,” the mounting scrutiny continues to impact his personal life. Reports suggest his marriage to Shuri remains under significant strain, with previous indications that she may have issued an ultimatum to Miyazaki regarding their marriage. relationship.

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  1. 2026-08-26 07:34 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business, and Co
  2. 2026-08-21 16:40 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business, and Co
  3. 2026-07-31 08:38 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business
  4. 2026-07-29 15:28 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business
  5. 2026-07-27 11:02 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal over secret hotel meetings
  6. 2026-07-25 20:51 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal over secret hotel meetings

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