{
  "id": 3453625,
  "title": "Our Times actress Tsai Yi-chen arrested in Japan for allegedly pouring oil on temple monument",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/our-times-actress-tsai-yi-chen-arrested-in-japan-for-allegedly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:21:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/tsai-yi-chen-arrested-japan-6342026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taiwanese actress Tsai Yi-chen, known for her role in the 2015 film Our Times, was arrested in Japan on August 22 for allegedly vandalising a temple monument during a previous visit to the country. According to prosecutors, Tsai, 39, poured oil on a stone monument at Yakushiji Temple in Nara City on April 6, leaving dark marks on the structure. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tsai reportedly admitted to the act, stating that she prays by pouring oil on things that move her. She also allegedly admitted to similar acts at other locations in Japan. Two days after her arrest, Tsai's manager released a statement on Facebook apologising for the incident and explaining that they were still unable to contact the actress directly. The authorities in Japan are currently investigating the matter in accordance with the law. Tsai's manager emphasized their respect for the investigative process and requested all parties to grant the investigation the necessary time and space.",
  "summary": "The Taiwanese actress allegedly vandalised a temple monument in Japan in April this year and was arrested in August after re-entering the country.",
  "key_points": [
    "Taiwanese actress Tsai Yi-chen arrested in Japan on August 22",
    "Allegedly poured oil on Yakushiji Temple monument in April",
    "Manager issued apology, investigation ongoing"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Taiwanese actress Wu Xiong arrested in Japan for allegedly defacing national treasure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/showbiz-taiwanese-actress-wu-xiong-arrested-in-japan-for-allegedly",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:26:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}