By the time bonsai art reached Japan in the 6th century, it underwent significant transformation, Dr Sterriker adds. "Japanese Zen monks adopted the practice, integrating it into their spiritual ...
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 ...
The tranquility of bonsai workshops belies the mental workout unfolding as participants prune, shape, and care for their miniature trees. This intricate art form demands laser-like focus ...
In Takamatsu, the Kinashicho district is lined with pine bonsai farms, as the prefectural capital is famed for being Japan’s largest pine bonsai-producing area. The president and distribution ...
Matteo Colosio, an exceptional landscape artist from Italy, has made significant contributions to the world of Japanese garden design. His expertise and passion for this ancient art form have led to ...
Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers. By Zachary Small The National ...