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Japan's response to Kubiaka beetle invasion

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Latest: Invasive longhorn beetles threaten Japanese forests and agriculture

In late July 2026, Takasaki City in Gunma Prefecture launched a local reward scheme that paid residents 300 yen of city-issued currency for each captured Kubiaka beetle, aiming to curb the pest that damages fruit trees.

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