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Vol#15 Bonsai techniques: Jin (神) and Shari (舎利)
Hello everyone,Today, I would like to talk about one of the joy of bonsai: Jin (神) and Shari (舎利).
Trees that grow in severe environments like nea...
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Vol#14 The positive effect of practicing Bonsai
Hello everyone!
Growing bonsai can be demanding, but there are also many pleasures to be found. What’s more, there are also many benefits that c...
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Vol#13 Christmas Tree and Bonsai
Hello everyone.
We have entered December and Christmas trees can now been seen all around Japan. I am pretty sure many people have been decorating...
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Vol#12 Kibataraki (気働き)
気働き(きばたらき) “Kibataraki”
Hello everyone.
This time I would like to talk a little bit about the artisans’ culture in Japan and bonsai craftsmen.
In...
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Vol#11 Bonsai Styles - Part Two
Part Two: Cascade and Semi Cascade
Last time, we tried to identify and understand the chokkan, shakan and moyogi styles.
In this time’s contin...
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Vol#10 Bonsai Styles - Part One
You may have heard of many different style names when starting bonsai. From slanting or shakan, informal upright to moyogi; full cascade or kengai...
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Vol#6 Doing Bonsai: Is It Difficult?
Vol #6 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Do you think bonsai is easy or difficult? If you are actually growing bonsai or interested in this world you will...
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Vol#5 Bonsai in The Little Prince
Vol #5 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Today I want to talk about the book The Little Prince and how it relates to bonsai. Have you ever read this book,...
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Vol#4 The Value of Tools for Japanese Artisans
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...
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Vol#3 The Front of a Bonsai: What Is and How to Identify It?
Vol #3 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
The Front of A Bonsai
Hello, my fellow bonsai lovers. When you are taking care and displaying your bonsai tree, d...
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Vol#2 Bonsai Tree Care: How to Prepare your Bonsai Tree for Winter
Vol #2 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Which season are you experiencing now where you live? Here in Japan, we are now in full-fledged cold winter. When...
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Vol#1 Bonsai for New Year: Decoration and Meaning
Vol #1 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Bonsai for New Year
Happy new year! What are the traditions for the New Year in the area where you live? Japanese...
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