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American Tourist Busted for Gross Desecration of Tokyo Shrine

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The 65-year-old carried out the alleged vandalism “just for fun,” according to a report.

Claire Lampen

Reporter

Published Nov. 15 2024 5:58AM EST

An American tourist, named in reports as Steve Lee Hayes, was arrested in Japan after allegedly using his fingernails to damage a torii gate of the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo. — Tokyo TV BIZ YouTube

Claire Lampen

Claire Lampen

Reporter

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