Japan's popular late-night talk show, "Night Owl," has come under scrutiny by the Broadcasting Ethics & Program Improvement Organization (BPO), due to an alleged violation of broadcast ethics. Specific details about the violation are not stated in the headline but such cases typically involve issues such as inappropriate content, bias or defamation. The BPO, Japan's major organization for television program ethics, is expected to investigate the issue.

In Japan, ethical standards for broadcast content are strictly regulated. Violation of these could lead to severe consequences. Broadcasting programs seen as defaming, showing explicit content, or promoting incorrect information are highly frowned upon. Japanese viewers usually place a high level of trust in their media to deliver content responsibly, hence such news is likely to stir up substantial concern.

In the United States or the European Union, similar issues would also be taken seriously, despite having a more liberal media industry. Broadcasting networks could face litigations, fines, or in worst case scenarios, be stripped of their license in case of severe violations.