Vol#27 How to Grow Maple Bonsai
February 4, 2025
Recently, I’ve heard that maple bonsai have been gaining popularity, so I’d like to share the charm of maples and some key considerations for growing them.
The Essence of Craftsmanship in Bonsai Tools
September 20, 2024
Just as a bonsai artist carefully prunes and shapes their trees, Japanese artisans craft bonsai tools with precision and care.
The Heritage of Ja...
Japanese Pottery & Banko Ware
September 10, 2024
In the mid-18th century, amidst the economic shifts and social transformations in Japan, a wealthy merchant embarked on a journey that would l...
Where to start ? Bonsai For Beginners
August 5, 2024
The art of bonsai, cultivating miniature trees in pots, comes from a rich and fascinating history. This practice -or art- combines patience, crea...
The legendary Six Ancient Kilns of Japanese Pottery
May 23, 2024
What are these legendary six ancient Kilns you wonder ? Let's take you with us through Japanese history and art of pottery.
HISTORY OF THE SIX AN...
Ikebana, Slow Down, Be Creative and Connect to Nature: By Ilse Beunen
July 3, 2023
Ikebana is often translated as Japanese Flower Arranging, but I have mixed feelings about that translation. Ikebana is so much more flower arrangi...
Mr. Shige: a Third Generation of Bonsai Scissors Artisan
February 18, 2022
The city of Tsubame Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture, is known by many as the town with most CEO in Japan. This is due to the fact that is a very ent...
Vol#4 The Value of Tools for Japanese Artisans
February 4, 2022
Vol #4 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Japanese Artisans and Tools
Artisans and craftsmen have been active in Japan for a long time. From artisan expert...
The Japanese Artisans Behind Wazakura Bonsai Cutters
January 7, 2022
The city of Sanjo, in Niigata prefecture, has been called for centuries the 'Town of Metal'.Located in the rural and peaceful are of Tsubame-San...
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