An Illustrated Japan / Kagawa / Culture & Tradition

Takamatsu Bonsai Culture

Also written: 盆栽文化（高松盆栽） · 盆栽文化（高松盆栽）

Takamatsu City leads Japan in the production of pine bonsai; the beautiful trees shaped by traditional artisans are highly prized by collectors around the world.

Kagawa Shikoku Culture & Tradition

About this place

Takamatsu Bonsai center Kinashi Kokubunji 200 years 80 percent national share pine warm Setouchi long sun native black pines samurai hobby farm side-job 60 nurseries 10000 trees 40-year masterpieces 500-yen starters Bonsai no Sato April 2020 353-1 Kokubu 50 growers market school monthly shows demos moss-ball EU lifted ban 2020 black pine imports 2023 France Monaco creative star heart letter Shigaraki pairing widen appeal living art cross-border luxury family bonding mindful.