Wazakura Japan Bonsai Blog

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.

Here's a quick care guide to ensure your bonsai tools are in top condition before the busy months ahead.

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...

In the mid-18th century, amidst the economic shifts and social transformations in Japan, a wealthy merchant embarked on a journey that would l...

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 ...

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 ...

  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...

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 ...

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