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Beautiful bonsai from the 34th Taikan-ten exhibition

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Happy New Year! In the spirit of seasonal celebrations, here are some highlights from the 34th annual Taikan-ten. The photos are courtesy of Boon Manakitivipart. Boon has generously offered to share some photo highlights from his recent visit to Japan, and what better place to start than the Grandview Bonsai Exhibit held each November in Kyoto, Japan. Thanks Boon!

White pine

White pine

What do I like about this pine? Very interesting trunk, great branch-work and great balance.

As for the juniper below – check out the upper part of the trunk. This tree won the Prime Minister award.

Shimpaku

Large shimpaku

Amazing trunk!

Trunk detail – great movement

Root over rock black pine

Root over rock black pine – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner

White pine

White pine

Trunk detail

Trunk detail – wonderful age, character and movement

I don’t know the story behind the shimpaku on a rock below, but it makes for a very interesting composition.

Shimpaku

Shimpaku

Massive Japanese yew

Shimpaku

Shimpaku – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner

Japanese maple

Japanese maple

Yew

Japanese yew

White pine

White pine – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner

Shimpaku

Shimpaku – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner by Bruno Beltrame

Quince

Chinese quince

Taikan-ten

Making the rounds at Miyakomesse, the event space where Taikan-ten is held each year

Stay tuned for more great bonsai from the 34th Taikan Bonsai Exhibition.

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  2. Absolutely fantastic trees. Thanks for posting the pics and for taking your time to make this blog possible

  4. Thanks for the pics Jonas & Boon. The only thing I know about Root over Rock Shimpaku is that its a Kimura creation. I think it was in one of his books or an old Bonsai Today. Happy New Year

  6. Happy New Year Jonas
    Enjoying and learning from your posts. You do a great job. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  7. Amazing trees, Jonas. Thanks for sharing. Wouldn’t pass up a single one for my collection if I had the opportunity. It’s nice to dream every now and again….