Lawyer: Celebrity's temple vandalism in Japan was premeditated

Taiwanese entertainer "Wu Xiong," whose real name is Cai Yizhen, faces legal scrutiny in Japan after being arrested for allegedly pouring a liquid substance onto the "Buddha's Foot Stone," a millennium-old national treasure housed at Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara. The incident, which occurred recently, has drawn significant attention in both Taiwan and Japan.

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A normal person would absolutely not want to pour glycerin on such a precious Buddha's Foot Stone. After all, no amount of compensation would be useful (and she couldn't possibly afford it). So, what was her motive?

Following her arrest upon entering Japan on August 22, Wu Xiong's actions have been analyzed by legal experts. Lawyer Lu Chiu-yuan offered a strong critique, suggesting the act was premeditated. He posited that Wu Xiong likely believed she would evade detection, otherwise, she would not have re-entered Japan. Lu pointed out that security footage likely captured her actions, even if temple staff only discovered the damage later.

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Wu Xiong certainly felt she wouldn't be caught, otherwise, she wouldn't have entered Japan again.

Lu further elaborated on his assessment, stating that Wu Xiong's actions indicate a disregard for the historical and cultural value of the site, prioritizing her own feelings instead. He argued that the preparation required for such an act suggests it was planned rather than a spontaneous emotional response for prayer or blessings. "She simply wanted to destroy it," Lu commented, implying a potential conflict with her own beliefs or understanding of the site's significance.

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Her every action has been recorded on video, it's just that the monks at the temple discovered it the next day.

The lawyer stressed that using personal feelings, such as being "moved" or acting out of "good intentions," as justification for interfering with religious artifacts is unacceptable. He characterized such behavior not as a matter of faith, but as an excuse, particularly when coupled with a perceived lack of consequence. Lu concluded by stating that when personal beliefs lead to the infringement of others' heritage and freedom, it transcends religious expression and becomes a form of "evil."

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Wu Xiong simply doesn't care about the history and value of others, she only cares about her own feelings. This matter was certainly premeditated, because these items require preparation. How could it be done out of sudden emotion for blessings? She just wanted to destroy it.