An American tourist on Tuesday caused significant damage to a 761-year-old temple in Japan. The unnamed suspect, described as ...

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Ancient Japanese Temple Built 1,200 Years Ago Vandalized by Teen Tourist. Published Jul 10, 2023 at 9:27 AM EDT Updated Jul 10, 2023 at 10:23 AM EDT. By .

A 17-year-old Canadian national used his fingernail to etch the name "Julian" into a wooden pillar supporting the roof of the Toshodaiji Kondo temple built in 759 AD in the city of Nara, Japan.

A Canadian teenager is accused of defacing the 1,200-year-old Toshodaiji Kondo temple in Japan. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If found guilty he faces up to five years in prison.

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A 17-year-old Canadian vandalized the Toshodaiji Kondo temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, by carving his name into a pillar at the ancient temple. The name “Julian” can be seen ...