Japan's hay fever crisis has human-made roots, reports The Japan Times. Efforts to thin forests and breed low-pollen cedar are advancing, even as labor gaps and neglected land complicate the work. Tokyo, Chichibu, and Okutama are highlighted in keywords.
The Japan Times published an article on March 23, 2026, titled 'The human-made roots of Japan's hay fever crisis.' It examines the crisis stemming from human activity, associated with pollen, hay fever, health issues, and allergies as per keywords. Efforts to thin forests and breed low-pollen cedar are advancing. However, labor gaps and neglected land complicate the work. The article references Tokyo, Chichibu, and Okutama.
