Asashi Nakamura

The first dwarfed trees occurred naturally in the wild and were discovered growing in the mountains of China. They were prized because their unique aged and gnarled appearance was not created by human hands. Thousands of years ago, the Taoists…

The formation of a bonsai tree requires considerable patience, time and artistic creativity. When a craftsperson designs a bonsai, he or she will spend years making one perfect specimen. Therefore, bonsai trees often remain in families for hundreds of years…