Wazakura Japan Bonsai Blog

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

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

  Bonsai trees require careful attention, but understanding the correct care process can be challenging First, consider the reasons for replant...

In Japanese traditional arts like tea ceremony, ikebana (flower arrangement), and martial arts, there's a concept called "Shin, Gyo, So" used to ex...

Hello everyone,Many nature enthusiasts begin their journey with gardening and bonsai before venturing into water stones and wild plants. The world ...

Hello Everyone! When transforming a tree into a bonsai or managing branches during the cultivation stage, one of the most challenging aspects is se...

Have you ever allowed a bonsai wither?   Bonsai, if cultivated skillfully, can live for several decades. Some can even surpass 100 years. Yet, ther...

  With the spring equinox behind us, flower bonsai trees are now reaching their peak bloom and fruiting bonsai trees are beginning to blossom for ...

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...

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...

You may have heard of many different style names when starting bonsai. From slanting or shakan, informal upright to moyogi; full cascade or kengai...