Japanese farmer considers rebuilding orchard after nationwide support following theft of 11,000 pears
On July 25, Hiroki Sasaki, 54, received the first installment of money raised through a crowdfunding campaign organized by residents of Ukiha City in Fukuoka Prefecture to help restore his family orchard. The campaign was launched after repeated thefts pushed the farm to the brink of closure. Last summer, thieves took around 6,500 pears shortly … Read more