A Canadian teen vacationing in Japan allegedly carved his name into a historic temple in Japan and faced questioning from local police.
According to the Kyodo News Agency, a 17-year-old was taken into questioning by police in the city of Nara after they accused him of vandalizing Toshodaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Nara Prefecture.
Another tourist had reportedly spotted the teen carving his name into a pillar and made the staff of the temple aware of the situation.
As of the time of writing, it's unclear if the teen received any form of punishment.
Kyodo News also reports that the temple had previously been vandalized in 2015.
The vandalism news comes after a UK tourist carved his and his fiancée's names into the Colosseum in Rome. The tourist alleged he didn't know how old the Colosseum was nor did he recognize its historic significance.
The man could face a hefty fine and could spend up to five years in prison if convicted.
It remains to be seen if Japan will follow in Italy's footsteps for the defacing of the temple.
