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The soaring popularity of bonsai abroad has spurred a recent spate of thefts of the aesthetic plants across Japan for sale outside the country, with signs of foreign involvement.
Bonsai thefts rise around Japan, as demand remains strong overseas | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis asahi.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from asahi.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
KANUMA, Tochigi Prefecture A wave of thefts of bonsai miniature potted trees across Japan appear tied to an overseas boom that offers high profits from resale, according to experts.