BONSAI has been loved for a long time in japan. So, Bonsai has a peculiar charm. Then, I introduce the points to see the bonsai!
1. Expression of Nature
Bonsai is that it expresses the big Nature in a small Bonsai. It is one of a good point, and difference with anther plant.
2. “Jin（ジン）” and “Shari（シャリ）”
This is “Zin” and “Shari” From web site of Saitama city Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
Zin and Shari is the white part. Zin and Shari is the white part. This is made that wither the part of trunk. I think this contrast makes it look beautiful.
Summery
I hope you to able to enjoy Bonsai. Thank you for reading!
As the name suggests, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is a specialty museum of Bonsai! In there, Bonsai and things of connection with Bonsai like “Bonki” (that means Bonsai’s pot), “Shoku” (that means pleat that put Bonsai), and so on.
Saitama city Japan has many place that is involved in Bonsai such as Bonsai village, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, and so on. Then, why does Saitama city have connection with Bonsai? In this page, I explain connection of Saitama city and Bonsai.
1. Beginning of history
About Edo ~ Meige Period (17th century~18th century) , Bonsai’s craftsperson play an active part in Tokyo. But, Tokyo area was hit by the Great Kanto earthquake. It was a big damage. Bonsai craftsperson also isn’t an exception, they and their Bonsai suffered. Therefore, they migrate for another place of suit Bonsai. That is Saitama city.
this is a map of the then Omiya Bonsai village From web site of Saitama city Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
In 1925, Omiya Bonsai village was established in there, it has 30 Bonsai garden at the peak. And, it connect to the present Saitama and Bonsai Art Museum.
2. kind of place that have connection of Bonsai in Saitama city
as mentioned above, Saitama city has a Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Bonsai garden, and so on.
a. Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
this is a view of Omiya Bonsai Art Museum From web site of 和樂web 日本文化の入り口マガジン
As the name suggests, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is a specialty museum of Bonsai! If you want to know about this museum more, please read this page↓
A lot of “Jushu” and “Jukei” is also charm of Bonsai. Do you know that? In the page, I explain meaning and type of “Jushu and “Jukei.
1. What does “Jushu（樹種）” mean
“Jushu（樹種）” means that type of trees. that is classified widely two types, “Shohaku（松柏）” and “Zoki（雑木）”.
a. Shohaku（松柏）
“Shohaku” refer to two types of trees, pine and shinpaku (tree’s name). this is conifer, and typical image of Bonsai.
b. Zoki（雑木）
“Zoki” means miscellaneous trees. this is different from “Shohaku” to chang look by season. For example, maple tree, Japanese wisteria, Chinese quince, and so on.
2. What does “Jukei（樹形）” mean
“Jukei（樹形）” means that shape of trees. just changing “jukei” of bonsai will make a big difference. In other words, “jukei” make a each characteristic of each bonsai. then, I introduce 7 types of Jukei.
a. Moyogi（模様木）
This is an example Bonsai of Moyogi From web site of Saitama city Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
“Moyougi” is one of the representatives “Jukei”. a lot of people remember this type of Bonsai if ask about Bonsai. a characteristic of this is that the trunk has a loose S-shape.
b. Chokkan（直幹）
This is an example of Bonsai of Chokkan From web site of Saitama city Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
“Chokkan” also is the representatives “Jkei” like “Moyougi”. this is not S-shape, characterized by a straight trunk like this picture.
c. Shakan（斜幹）
“Shakan” is like “Chokkan”. but this has a straight and slanted trunk,
d. Soukan（双幹）
“Soukan” also is classified “Chokkan”.This means a “Chokkan” with a two’s trunk
e. Fukinagashi（吹き流し）
this is an example Bonsai of Fukinagashi From web site of Saitama city Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
“Fukinagashi” simply means Streamer. this expresses that it is withstanding strong winds blowing from one direction. This is newer ”Jukei” then other Bonsai.
f. Kengan（懸崖）
this is an example of bonsai of kengan From web site of Saitama city Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
A feature of the “kengan” is that the trunk was growing below the plant pot. this expresses the harsh nature by hanging from sheer cliffs. My favorite type of bonsai.
g. Neturanari（根連なり）
this is an example of Bonsai of Neturanari From web site of Saitama city Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
“Netsuranari” is characterized by growing several trunks connected from the roots of the earth’s surface to the left and right like the picture.
In addition, “Jukei” has trees of many types. For example, Bunjngi（文人木）, and so on.
