In 1977, Rascal the Raccoon sparked Japan’s pet craze; escaped raccoons spread to almost all 47 prefectures, with crop losses at ¥450 million in 2022

A 1977 cartoon sparked Japan’s pet raccoon craze. Escaped animals now cause damage in almost all 47 prefectures, and crop losses hit about ¥450 million in 2022.

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