The Mainichi newspaper reported on Sunday that a man attacked a car carrying Japanese actor and director Beat Takeshi outside Tokyo Broadcasting System Television on Saturday at 11:40 p.m. JST.
Beat Takeshi, also known as Takeshi Kitano, has risen to prominence as both an actor and a director in Japan, and has also served as a comedian and television show host.
The Order of Arts and Letters honors individuals who have contributed in art, literature, and other areas.
Kitano received France’s Commandeur decoration in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) in 2010.