Paris Hilton was denied entry to Japan, two days after she pleaded guilty to a drug charge in Las Vegas
Paris Hilton was denied entry to Japan, two days after she pleaded guilty to a drug charge in Las Vegas.
A Japanese immigration official said she was denied entry Wednesday after six hours of questioning.
Japan has strict immigration laws that bar entry to those convicted of drug offences, although exceptions are occasionally granted.
The country has taken a tough line with famous figures in the past, although it also grants occasional exceptions.
The socialite appeared unmoved by the decision. "I'm going back home, and I look forward to coming back to Japan in the future," a smiling Hilton told reporters at Tokyo's airport.
The 29-year-old celebrity was supposed to promote her fashion and fragrance lines at a news conference Wednesday morning in Tokyo.u00a0 She arrived Tuesday evening but was stopped at the airport and spent the night at a hotel there after being questioned by officials.
Soccer icon Diego Maradona was initially banned from entering the country during the 2002 World Cup finals for his past drug offences, but was eventually given a 30-day visa as a "special delegate."
The Rolling Stones struggled for years to gain entry to the country but were eventually allowed in despite its members' drug convictions.
In January 1980, former Beatles member Paul McCartney was arrested for marijuana possession upon arrival at Narita airport.
He was deported without carrying out a planned concert tour by his rock group Wings.
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