Wazakura Japan Bonsai Blog

Impress Guests with Unique Arrangements Ikebana's minimalist style makes a statement. It's not just about filling a vase; it's about crafting a ba...

In recent years, I've found myself in an odd loop, a recurring conversation with Ben, my ever-curious marketer, photographer, and videographer. Be...

No two bonsai trees are ever the same. Each has its own personality, shaped by various elements such as the patterns of its trunk, the way its br...

The captivating world of bonsai requires a delicate touch and an artist’s eye. Every detail, from the sculpted branches to the carefully selected...

Keeping Warm As the season shifts to autumn, the landscape transforms with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. Leaves begin to change color and fal...

Just as a bonsai artist carefully prunes and shapes their trees, Japanese artisans craft bonsai tools with precision and care.  The Heritage of Ja...

In the mid-18th century, amidst the economic shifts and social transformations in Japan, a wealthy merchant embarked on a journey that would l...

In the world of ikebana, the introduction of Western flowers presented a unique challenge to traditional Japanese floral art. These new varieties ...

The art of bonsai, cultivating miniature trees in pots, comes from a rich and fascinating history. This practice -or art- combines patience, crea...

Ikebana and Interior Design: Harmonizing Nature and Space, lessons through floral arranging. Before talking about Ikebana, let's quickly approach...

  ・The importance of bonsai roots・ The quality of a bonsai is mostly reflected by the balance of its trunk structure, branching pattern, and root ...

In recent years, I've embarked on a rather delightful and, at times, maddeningly perplexing journey to understand the "why" of ikebana. You see, i...