Wazakura Japan Bonsai Blog

  ・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...

For an instant, picture yourself standing at a corner of Ryoanji's stone garden in Kyoto in the evening, in late autumn in a misty rain. You are ...

 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...

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

  In this article, we explore the world of organic and chemical fertilizers and their impact on bonsai tree care. Bonsai trees are typically grown...

In the heart of Japanese culture lies the principle of wabi-sabi, a philosophy celebrating beauty in imperfection, transience, and simplicity. This...

Reflecting on a year of bonsai care, I've noted that flowering and budding times have arrived one to two weeks earlier than typical due to global ...

Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, is often perceived as a singular art form by those outside Japan. However, this percepti...

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...

In exploring ikebana's ecological character, several reasons highlight its inherent eco-friendliness. While these are all valid, there's a broader ...

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