Sammy Obeid claims he was detained, refused entry in Japan; US comedian details experience

Sammy Obeid, the US comedian, claimed he was detained in Japan and refused entry, though he had shows scheduled there. Obeid shared his experience via a string of posts on X.“The Japanese government denied me entry and held me in solitary confinement for 24 hours over a standup comedy show with 40 attendees,” he wrote. The comedian said he was being sent back to the US and apologized to his fans. Japanese authorities have not issued a statement on the matter at the time of writing.Also Read | OutStation on India's Got Latent appearance, BTS influence: What they did for Korea, we want to do for IndiaObeid added that fans could either get a refund, transfer the ticket and catch his show elsewhere in the world, or stay tuned for a virtual show from the comedian.