A Literati Red Pine with All the Desired Qualities

Here’s what Michael Bonsai has to say about this tree… “My Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) recently styled by Bjorn Bjorholm at Eisei-en. Quoting Bjorn ‘Reminiscent of the famous #bonsai known as Kuon, this Japanese Red Pine possesses all of the desired qualities of a Meiji era (1868-1912 CE) #literati style bonsai – namely, understated movement, little to no taper, feminine branching.'” Here’s a link to Michael on fb if you’d like to see more 20% OFF SITE WIDE SALE at STONE LANTERN SEE BELOW I like the relaxed open feel of the branches and foliage A closer look at … Continue reading A Literati Red Pine with All the Desired Qualities

Japan Personal: Time to Help

We are still waiting to hear from our friends and colleagues at Koyo Tool Company in Osaka (marked by the balloon with the A). They were a fairly safe distance from the quake epicenter (roughly where you see the black circle) and far from the ravages of the Tsunami, but we still haven’t heard from them, so we are concerned. We will let you know when we do. Bonsai nurseries We also haven’t heard anything about any Japanese bonsai growers. Many are in the Omiya area (green circle northeast of Tokyo), which is quite close to the epicenter of the … Continue reading Japan Personal: Time to Help