# Taiwanese entertainer arrested over alleged oil damage to Japanese national treasure

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- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-25 04:31 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cje82403k49o/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Taiwanese entertainer Cai Yizhen was arrested after allegedly pouring glycerin on the Buddha Foot Stone, a national treasure at Nara’s Yakushiji temple, during a visit in April. She admitted the act and said she prayed by pouring oil on things that moved her. The case has prompted debate over religious practice, heritage protection and Taiwan-Japan ties; a scholar said it would not harm relations.