MIFUNE, Kumamoto Prefecture—Thefts of bonsai trees have surged around Japan, leading to tens of millions of yen in losses and fears among infuriated growers that their prized plants are being sold ...

Local police in central Japan arrested three Vietnamese men in April and May on suspicion of stealing bonsai. The trees were traced after the owner put tracking devices on them, leading authorities to ...

As living things, bonsai require care, dedication and commitment. With that in mind, Kaori Yamada says she feels the same way toward her bonsai as pet owners may feel toward their furry friends.