“Bonsai” – A Traditional Japanese Culture　- Demonstration & Hands-on Exercise –

Date: Sunday, November 7, 2021
Venue: Minato City Life-long Learning Center

Contents of the program:
１．History of Bonsai
２．Seedling
３．Front image, flow to the right, flow to the left
４．Plant a black pine into the pot
５．Fix the root
６．Place moss
７．Water the completed plant
８．Maintenance of Bonsai

Impressions from the attendees:
・The instructor taught us how to enjoy it.
・I totally enjoyed the new experience.
・The class atmosphere was so pleasant.
・I could feel the charm of Bonsai.
・I’d like to try with Japanese apricot tree next time.
・I dived pleasantly into a miniature universe.
・We could join the program without anything to bring
　 with us.  I’m so thankful for MUA’s generosity.
・The first experience brought me a great pleasure.

Comments from MUA staff:
Bonsai established itself as a traditional Japanese culture during the modern to contemporary period.
Today it is internationally known as “BONSAI” and boasts high popularity.  Bonsai-philes from around the world visit Omiya-ku, Saitama City as the mecca of the plant art.  Seikouen, which has a long history since the end of the Edo period, has played a central role in the community.  We had the pleasure of having Mr. Kawakami of Seikouen as the instructor.  He gave us a comprehensible lecture along with seasoned demonstrations.  We noticed that Bonsai minds its front view where the boughs are arranged in a right-side flow or a left-side flow.  Mr. Kawakami was very generous to answer each and every question raised during the Q&A session.  All attendees expressed their appreciation with a big applause.  We sincerely hope that the black pine Bonsai, created by each attendee, will bring in a happy New Year to all.

(Written by HIRAKATA K., Vice President, and translated by TANAHSHI S., the PR & Internet Committee)