Dec 26, 2013

Imperial decoration making

The making of assortments to celebrate the new year was publicized.

They are called haru-kazari (春飾り, literally spring decoration)
and placed in Tokyo Imperial Palace
in the first three days of the new year.


http://www.news24.jp/articles/2013/12/26/07242802.html

http://www.news24.jp/player/wm/300k.html?m_url=20131226_0004

Dec 24, 2013

Journeys in Japan

The other day, NHK WORLD broadcast
a program featuring bonsai.

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/journeys/archives20131211.html


The video is now available on facebook.


NHK World "Journeys in Japan - The Miniature World of Bonsai - Omiya" - Part 1
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=488304711285451


NHK World "Journeys in Japan - The Miniature World of Bonsai - Omiya" - Part 2
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=488340967948492

Dec 13, 2013

"OMIYA BONSAI" website renewal

"OMIYA BONSAI" website got a face lift.

http://omiyabonsai.jp/

Enjoy its new design and beautiful photos.

Dec 1, 2013

Closed days of the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in December 2013

December 2013, the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is closed on:

5(Thu),
12(Thu),
19(Thu),
26(Thu),
29(Sun) - 3(Fri, 2014).

On Thursdays, nurseries in the Omiya Bonsai Village are closed, too.