A 65-year-old American tourist has been arrested in Japan for allegedly carving letters into a torii gate at a Tokyo shrine.

An American arrested for defacing a sacred Tokyo shrine became the latest example of Japan's struggle to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism.

The arrest of an American tourist for defacing a revered Tokyo shrine has highlighted a growing challenge for Japan, a ...

the Japanese commemorated their contributions with the Meiji Shrine. While the buildings are certainly worth visiting, the surrounding forest (considered part of the vast Yoyogi Park) is a sight ...

Accessible via Shibuya Station Shibuya ... in (and it will), retreat to Yoyogi Park (a local favorite during cherry blossom season) or practice peace at the Meiji Shrine. Accessible via Harajuku ...

When you plan a trip to Tokyo, choosing the right season can make a big difference. Every season in Tokyo has its unique ...

Whenever you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, head to either Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park ... visit iconic temples and shrines such as Senso-ji, Meiji Jingu, Kanda Myojin ...

Steve Lee Hayes carved letters onto a pillar of a gate of a shrine in Shibuya and was arrested on suspicion of property ...

The antics of tourists in places of religious worship never cease to amaze. In Japan, there's much talk about an American ...