Japan refuses Paris Hilton's appeal to enter the country

September 23, 2010 - 0:0

TOKYO (Reuters) - Paris Hilton left Japan on Wednesday after lengthy questioning from airport officials, and following media reports that the socialite would not be allowed into the country after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine.

Hilton, 29, had flown into Tokyo on Tuesday for a fashion show but had been held back by officials at Narita airport so they could decide whether to allow her into Japan.
In Japan, immigration authorities can deny entry to anyone convicted of drug-related offences.
Hilton dropped her request to enter the country after questioning by officials, Kyodo news agency said. A spokesman at the airport's immigration bureau declined to say whether she had been barred entry or if she was leaving on her own will.
“I'm going back home. I look forward to being back in Japan in the future,” the celebrity heiress said.
“I'm really tired,” she told reporters at the airport.