An escalating issue is seen gripping Japan as pest populations, notorious for feeding on cultural artifacts, are rapidly expanding. The situation demands urgent attention from both conservators and related authorities. The silver lining, however, is the discovery of a potential vulnerability, or 'weakness,' in these pests that may be key in halting their destructive activity. Trackers are also to be set to better monitor their spread.

In Japan, cultural artifacts are highly respected and regarded as a vital part of the national identity. Their deterioration due to unwanted pests is seen as a significant cultural loss. A strong focus is placed on heritage preservation, and any threat to these cultural treasures attracts significant public and governmental concern.

In the US or EU, similar issues surrounding the preservation of cultural heritage are handled with equal seriousness. Governments fund and engage in research to understand the causes of deterioration and devise appropriate mitigation strategies. However, unlike Japan which is observing a surge in pests at present, most concerns in the West revolve around environmental factors and human negligence.