Incident
Around 3 am on April 23, 2009, Kusanagi was arrested on suspicion of public indecency. Reportedly he was dancing naked while under the influence of alcohol in Hinokicho park in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo. When confronted by police who were called to the spot he responded "What's wrong with being naked? (裸だったら何が悪い, Hadaka dattara naniga warui?)", which went on to become an online meme in Japan
Kusanagi appeared at a press conference held on the night of April 24, 2009 accompanied by his attorney, and apologized for his misbehavior. "As an adult, my actions were embarrassing." "I drank too much, to the extent that I was out of control. I regret my actions very much." Prosecutors decided not to indict Kusanagi because of his apology and the embarrassment resulting from the incident.
For his actions, he was taken off the campaign for Japan's transition to digital television in 2011, but was reinstated after a request from Kusanagi to do so, as well as promising to shoot the commercials for free.
Kusanagi returned to the entertainment business on the May 28 taping of the "SMAP×SMAP" variety show. The show aired on Fuji Television on June 1 as he was seen holding back tears while singing the single Arigatou.
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