Wu Xiong arrested in Japan for allegedly damaging Yakushi-ji national treasure

Wu Xiong Yakushi-ji Buddha's Footprint cultural property damage Taiwanese entertainer

Taiwanese entertainer Wu Xiong, also known as Tsai Yi-chen, has been arrested in Japan for allegedly damaging a national treasure. The incident occurred on April 6 at the Yakushi-ji temple in Nara, where a liquid containing glycerin was poured onto the Buddha's Footprint, a significant cultural asset.

Japanese police identified the suspect through surveillance footage and arrested her on August 22 upon her arrival at Kansai International Airport. The suspect reportedly admitted to the act, claiming she was performing a personal religious ritual of pouring oil to pray for her family's health and world peace.

Wu Xiong's management stated they are currently unable to contact her directly and are awaiting the results of the official investigation. She faces potential charges under Japan's Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, which carries penalties for damaging important cultural assets.

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Buddha's Footprint Stone · Japan · Kansai International Airport · Nara Prefectural Police · Nara Prefecture Police · Taiwan · Tsai Yi-chen · Wu Xiong · Yakushi-ji · Yatsushiro-ji Buddha Footprint Stone

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[● 3 SOURCES] The incident involved pouring a liquid containing glycerin onto the Buddha's Footprint national treasure at Yakushi-ji. www.thehubnews.net · www.epochtimes.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect stated she was performing a personal religious ritual of pouring oil to pray for family health and world peace. www.epochtimes.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The act occurred on April 6 in the Yakushi-ji Great Lecture Hall. www.thehubnews.net · www.epochtimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Wu Xiong's manager stated they currently cannot contact her directly. news.nextapple.com · www.thehubnews.net · www.stheadline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect may have performed similar acts at other locations in Japan. www.epochtimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Japanese police arrested a 39-year-old Taiwanese woman at Kansai International Airport on August 22. www.thehubnews.net · www.epochtimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect faces charges for violating Japan's Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties. www.epochtimes.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspect is identified as Taiwanese entertainer Wu Xiong (real name Tsai Yi-chen). www.thehubnews.net · www.epochtimes.com · www.stheadline.com