According to Zhongtian News Network and other media outlets, Taiwanese female artist “Guo Xiong” (born name Cai Yizhen) was arrested by the police on August 22 when she reentered Japan on suspicion of pouring oil on the national treasure “Buddha Foot Stone” of Yakuji Temple in Nara, Japan. Japanese television programs immediately reported on the case and released the full name and face photo of the female artist. The foreign affairs department responded to this matter on August 24, saying that they had grasped the relevant case.
Taiwan Region Female Artist “Five Bears” (real name Cai Yizhen) Image Source: TV Media Reporting Illustration
According to the introduction, the case occurred in April this year. The national treasure “Buddha‘s foot stone” in the Yakuji Temple Grand Lecture Hall in Nara, Japan, was splashed with a colorless transparent liquid, causing stains to remain on the surface of the artefact. After investigation by Japanese police, it was determined that the liquid involved contained glycerin components, and a 39-year-old Taiwanese woman was identified as involved.
Taiwan‘s NOWnews quoted Japanese media as saying that “Five Bears” left Japan the day after the incident and returned to Taiwan. He flew back to Japan on August 22nd. When he arrived at Kansai International Airport, he was arrested on the spot by police and deported for investigation. Reportedly, in the face of police questioning, “Five Bears” confessed that when he encountered “something that moved him,” he would pray in the manner of pouring oil. He also said that he had done similar actions in the past in other places. Currently, Japanese police are expanding their investigations.
Zhongtian News reported that “Five Bears”‘s agent released a statement on the 24th saying that the case is currently being investigated according to law by Japanese local relevant units. At this stage, it is still impossible to contact the parties directly. They can only learn about the case through the assistance of family members and Japanese local lawyers. They are temporarily unable to provide explanations on behalf of “Five Bears” himself.
Regarding the “Five Bears” case, the Taiwan Foreign Affairs Department responded that the relevant case is currently in hand. As of now, the relevant agencies have not received contact information from “Five Bears” himself, his family members, or the Japanese police.
“Wu Xiong” was born in Taipei and is a Taiwanese actress and host. She once played the role of “Cai Wu Xiong” in “Ultimate One”.
The United News Network previously reported that the “Buddha foot stone” that was splashed with oil this time is a national treasure recognized by the Japanese government. According to the relevant regulations of Japan‘s Cultural Property Protection Act, damage or destruction of important cultural artifacts may incur criminal punishment, with maximum penalty being imprisonment for 5 years or a fine of 1 million yen (approximately 42,000 yuan).