Japanese comedian denies sexual assault allegations

Hitoshi Matsumoto is half of the comedy duo known as Downtown, a household name in Japan. - MATSU_BOUZU/INSTAGRAM

TOKYO: One of Japan's most popular comedians denied sexual assault allegations published in a prominent magazine on Wednesday (Dec 27), his talent agency said, adding it was considering legal action.

There are "no facts whatsoever" in accusations published by weekly Shukan Bunshun against comedian and TV presenter Hitoshi Matsumoto, his talent agency said in a statement.