Tokyo MX Chairman Dismissed Following Harassment Investigation
東京都會電視台董事長因騷擾調查遭解職
On April 17, 2026, Tokyo Metropolitan Television (Tokyo MX) announced the dismissal of its Representative Director and Chairman, Hiroshi Date, due to confirmed cases of workplace harassment.
2026年4月17日，東京都會電視台（Tokyo MX）宣布解僱其代表董事兼董事長伊達寬，原因是確認其涉及職場騷擾。
The investigation began after a whistleblower report in December 2025.
調查始於2025年12月的一份舉報報告。
With the help of outside lawyers, the company found that Date had engaged in what is known as "power harassment," which includes inappropriate behavior and verbal abuse toward staff.
在外部律師的協助下，該公司發現伊達涉入所謂的「職權騷擾」(Power harassment)，包括對員工進行不當行為及言語虐待。
During an emergency meeting on April 15, the board decided to remove him from his leadership roles.
在4月15日的緊急會議期間，董事會決定解除其領導職務。
By April 16, Date had also resigned from his seat on the board.
到了4月16日，伊達亦辭去了董事席位。
This incident reflects a wider change in Japan regarding "pawa-hara," or power harassment.
此事件反映了日本國內對於「職權騷擾」(Pawa-hara)的觀念轉變。
Tokyo MX has issued a formal apology and promised to improve internal oversight to prevent future problems.
Tokyo MX已發布正式道歉，並承諾改進內部監督以防止未來再次發生類似問題。
The company's swift action shows how modern Japanese businesses are adapting to higher expectations for employee protection and professional conduct in the workplace.
該公司迅速的行動展現了現代日本企業如何適應對員工保護與職場專業操守日益提高的期望。
