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As some of you have already heard, the Kistesu-en Shohin Bonsai School is ending on May 1. Simply because I need more time in my life for other things, like family and my own bonsai collection, which have been put behind for some time now. Because too much time is needed to run ...

In bonsai, some styles announce themselves immediately. Cascades dramatise gravity, literati defy it, and formal uprights project an almost architectural authority. The twin trunk style—Sōkan in Japanese—does something very different. It speaks softly. Its power lies not in spectacle, but in relationship.

This is also demonstrated in the newest...

As we step into 2026, a new bonsai season awaits us. Winter has finally arrived, bringing below-freezing temperatures that play an essential role in the life cycle of our trees. This cold period helps them enter deep dormancy—a natural rest that ensures their health and vitality for the coming year.

But dormancy doesn’t mean inactivity for us as bonsai enthusiasts. Th...

As the days shorten and the air turns crisp, a quiet transformation begins. At the moment, colours are slowly shifting here in the Kisetsu-en bonsai garden.

In Japan, autumn is not merely a season—it is a deeply poetic moment in time. It is a season of reflection, of beauty tinged with sadness, and of nature’s gentle reminder that all things are impermanent. For those ...

This week’s bonsai tutorial takes us into the wild territory of the unexpected. An old, neglected Barberry—forgotten and not well-grown—becomes the centre of attention. At first glance, it might seem like a mission impossible. However, in bonsai, the most challenging material can sometimes hold the greatest potential for creativity and transformation.

In this session, ...