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MASAKUNI on the web
MASAKUNI is a bonsai tool originator
and is the only one full-scale maker in Japan.
MASAKUNI 1st and MURATA Kyuzo,
the 1st generation of Kyuka-en
developed a number of epoch-making bonsai tools
in the co-operative research.
An international program, "great gear" of NHK World
featuring MASAKUNI tools is now available from the link below.
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/greatgear/20160225.html
This program is available until March 10, 2016.
and is the only one full-scale maker in Japan.
MASAKUNI 1st and MURATA Kyuzo,
the 1st generation of Kyuka-en
developed a number of epoch-making bonsai tools
in the co-operative research.
An international program, "great gear" of NHK World
featuring MASAKUNI tools is now available from the link below.
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/greatgear/20160225.html
This program is available until March 10, 2016.
Apr 9, 2015
Feb 23, 2015
Best sellers rank of Masakuni tools
Best sellers rank of Masakuni tools during the Kokufu-ten period.
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3: No.8018(L) (Wire pliers, large)
Bonsai pliers are unique in that they hold the object
at the tip for a firm grasp.
Masakuni pliers are tough and solid but easy to handle.
They deserve a reputation as "the best".
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2: No.9 (Wire cutters)
A small pair of wire cutters which can be held in a palm
during wire work.
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1: No.8009 (Wire cutters)
Silver version of No.9 with anti-rust coating.
Masakuni No.8000- series look like stainless steel,
but actually they are made of Swedish carbon steel.
Feb 15, 2015
Japanese No.1 manufacturer of tweezers
A Japanese TV program featuring the OEM manufacturer
of Masakuni No.803 bud trimming tweezers (pruning tweezers).
タモリ倶楽部 150213 投稿者 bbzzb
In the program, the TV personalities cuts leaves of
some kind of evergreen plants,
but it is not a proper use.
No.803 is for trimming tiny, young, soft buds.
Proper use of No.803:
http://ameblo.jp/bonsaibati-haruyosi/entry-11511227777.html
http://ameblo.jp/bonsaibati-haruyosi/entry-11498967995.html
of Masakuni No.803 bud trimming tweezers (pruning tweezers).
タモリ倶楽部 150213 投稿者 bbzzb
In the program, the TV personalities cuts leaves of
some kind of evergreen plants,
but it is not a proper use.
No.803 is for trimming tiny, young, soft buds.
Proper use of No.803:
http://ameblo.jp/bonsaibati-haruyosi/entry-11511227777.html
http://ameblo.jp/bonsaibati-haruyosi/entry-11498967995.html
Feb 4, 2015
Sales area of Kokufu Ten 2015
From February 5 - 13, Risshun Bonsai Oichi
(立春盆栽大市, literally Lichun Bonsai Grand Market)
is held at the Ueno Green Club.
It is one of Japanese largest markets of bonsai, pots, tools,
suiseki (viewing stone) and related materials.
cf.
http://japan-bonsai.blogspot.jp/2013/02/sales-area-of-kokufu-bonsai-ten.html
Risshun Bonsai Oichi 2014 movie:
For the convenience of the visitors,
every year during the Kokufu Ten period,
a connecting limo (or minibus) runs between
the museum and the Ueno Green Club.
Usually, the bus departs from here on the museum side.
View Larger Map
I hope you visit the Ueno Green Club with a fat wallet,
and leave with a thin wallet and satisfaction.
Ueno Green Club map:
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(立春盆栽大市, literally Lichun Bonsai Grand Market)
is held at the Ueno Green Club.
It is one of Japanese largest markets of bonsai, pots, tools,
suiseki (viewing stone) and related materials.
cf.
http://japan-bonsai.blogspot.jp/2013/02/sales-area-of-kokufu-bonsai-ten.html
The hours for this event is from 9:00 - 17:00 (16:00, last day).
on the 2nd floor of the Ueno Green Club.
Kyuka-en is going to sell Masakuni tools, Biogold fertilizer and
Arita-yaki flower pots made by Riso-gama (李荘窯, Riso kiln)
Arita-yaki flower pots made by Riso-gama (李荘窯, Riso kiln)
Risshun Bonsai Oichi 2014 movie:
For the convenience of the visitors,
every year during the Kokufu Ten period,
a connecting limo (or minibus) runs between
the museum and the Ueno Green Club.
Usually, the bus departs from here on the museum side.
View Larger Map
I hope you visit the Ueno Green Club with a fat wallet,
and leave with a thin wallet and satisfaction.
Ueno Green Club map:
View Larger Map
Feb 22, 2013
Hairy souvenirs
It is my great, not to say only enjoyment during the Kokufu ten period
to bring back souvenirs for myself from the Ueno Green Club sales area.
This year I was especially fascinated by what were hairy.
I'm not sure if I really use them.
I already have a collection of hairy things.
But that doesn't matter.
I bought them because they were hairy.
to bring back souvenirs for myself from the Ueno Green Club sales area.
This year I was especially fascinated by what were hairy.
From left to right,
a stainless steel and brass wire brush,
a spiral brass wire brush,
a spiral nylon brush,
a hemp palm brush (large),
a hemp palm brush (small).
I already have a collection of hairy things.
But that doesn't matter.
I bought them because they were hairy.
Feb 6, 2013
MASAKUNI awarded "Master craftsman of modern times"
The other day, I went to a municipal library to photocopy
the newspaper articles about MASAKUNI 3rd.
He was awarded Gendai no meiko
(現代の名工, Master craftsman of modern times)
by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in November last year.
It means that the quality of Japanese best bonsai tools is officially certified.
I feel glad as a descendant of MURTA Kyuzo who worked with
MASAKUNI 1st to make up almost all the basic designs of
the bonsai tools of the present day.
The Mainichi Newspapers morning paper of Saitama local edition,
November 8, 2012.
(C) The Mainichi Newspapers. All rights reserved.
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