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Vol#26 Respecting the Tree’s Individuality
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...
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Vol#22 Life Lessons Through Bonsai
Today, I'll discuss the life changes that occurred after I started learning bonsai.
I didn't give it much thought, but as I got into bonsai, I natu...
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Vol#19 Bonsai Fundamentals: Identify Unwanted Branches in Bonsai Preparation
Hello Everyone!
When transforming a tree into a bonsai or managing branches during the cultivation stage, one of the most challenging aspects is se...
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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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Yusuke Ogawa x Wazakura Japan
Meet our new bonsai artist, Yusuke Ogawa. He has worked with us as our bonsai tool consultant in the past. And now he is joining the Wazakura Japa...
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