Bonsai

“Bonsai” is an artistic production of creating the scenery of grand nature in a small pot. It differs from the static painting and sculpture, etc., and one can feel the pulse of a beautiful change and the life that nature weaves through the four seasons.

  

“Bonsai” is highly valued all over the world; there are several thousand copies of specialized magazines issued in the United States, Spain and France, and there is even a university and museum for bonsai in Italy.

There seems to be some concepts like “It is difficult to raise" and “Hobbies of rich and elderly people” in the bonsai, but the younger generation with the hobby of making very small bonsai (about 20cm) and mini bonsai (10cm) seems to rapidly increasing.

 Because the work load is less in Bonsai, it is possible to continue even in the old age. The light work of every day is a perfect workout to maintain one’s health. Moreover, the life of Bonsai is surprisingly long. In the evergreen variety, there are some Bonsai plants that exceed the 1000 year tree life. Bonsai improves little by little as long as it is kept alive. Will it not be fantastic for one to keep aging along with the Bonsai?

It is natural that we cannot speak to Bonsai or move it. It continues to endure quietly even if it is hungry, or it is hot, or attacked by disease, and waits for us to notice. Instead, if we take firm care, it will present a beautiful shape that is impossible to mimic using artificial materials. It is a highest luxury to be able to feel the change of the four seasons just before our eyes. We can mutually give and take, without making any complaint or having a contract. The mutual trust with such a bonsai gives "Comfort and Richness" to our life.