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Chinese Influencer Dong Guangming, 'Iron Head,' Vandalizes Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo

Jun 2, 2024, 10:42 PM

On June 1, 2024, Chinese internet celebrity Dong Guangming, known as 'Iron Head' (铁头), vandalized the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. Guangming urinated on a stone pillar and spray-painted the word 'toilet' on it. The incident was recorded by a professional photographer and has sparked significant controversy. Japanese police are seeking Guangming, who has since returned to China and received a warm welcome from his fans. The Yasukuni Shrine is a contentious site as it houses the remains of Class A war criminals. Workers have since cleaned the defaced pillar.