KANUMA, Tochigi Prefecture--A wave of thefts of bonsai miniature potted trees across Japan appear tied to an overseas boom that offers high profits from resale, according to experts. In many ...
MIFUNE, Kumamoto Prefecture—Thefts of bonsai trees have surged around Japan, leading to tens of millions of yen in losses and fears among infuriated growers that their prized plants are being ...
Dating back thousands of years in China and Japan, the ancient art of bonsai has long captivated gardeners. Indeed, growing ...
Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind.
For anyone curious about Japan — whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned enthusiast — Deep Japan, a newly ...
The ancient art of bonsai traces its roots back to China over a millennium ago, but it was truly embraced and perfected by ...
Sydney-based Japanese bonsai master Megumi Bennett currently grows more than 300 bonsai pots, which she lovingly refers to as her "children". Roughly half of them are Australian fig trees.
“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for ...
Learn successful winter bonsai care with essential tips. Ensure your bonsai thrives through the cold months, setting the ...
Japanese-style gardeners like Yoshikawa Masakazu are willing to wait a year to get their hands on a pair of scissors that's perfect for maintaining bonsai trees. More from Still Standing Hirakawa ...
“The Bonsai Show: Wood and Stone,” opening this weekend and running through March 30, will also feature a display of suiseki viewing stones, Suiseki is the Japanese art of stone appreciatio ...