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 ...

Grow and train a Japanese maple bonsai tree like a pro with these expert tips. Love Japanese maples but not sure you have ...

Recently, bonsai have become increasingly popular overseas. This report spotlights a young bonsai artist hoping to preserve this tradition for future generations. Bonsai forever | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News ...

Chiako Yamamoto is a fourth-generation bonsai master based in central Japan. She's been creating and selling bonsai for the last 51 years, and one of the hardest skills to master when growing ...

According to the Nippon Bonsai Growers Cooperative, at least 30 cases of bonsai theft occurred from 2019 to January 2024. That number includes 20 in the last two months of the period in Aichi ...

In the shadow of Mount Azuma, an active volcano on the edge of Fukushima City in Northern Japan, wildlife expert Nick Baker meets a second-generation bonsai master to find out more about the ...

Japanese-style gardeners like Yoshikawa Masakazu are willing to wait a year to get their hands on a pair of scissors that's perfect for maintaining bonsai trees. More from Still Standing Hirakawa ...