Episode 16 | The Bonsai Art of Keiichi Fujikawa

In this episode, we discuss the Bonsai Art of Keiichi Fujikawa. Mr. Fujikawa is the second-generation owner of Kouka-en Bonsai Nursery in Osaka, Japan and was Bjorn's Oyakata, or teacher, during his apprenticeship. Use the links below to follow along to the discussion in the podcast.
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Juniper Video Reference:
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[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

Thanks for releasing a steady flow of podcasts. I enjoy them very much.

[@HDB208]

Thank you for all of your care and thoughtfulness with your content. As with all of your videos and podcasts, you clearly articulate your points and make it fun to learn of the various historical aspects on these little journeys you take us on. Thank you and keep up the great work! - Jon

[@jamesfloyd6803]

Enjoyed this format very much. Good job, Bjorn!

[@catherinebrown8577]

Bjorn, this format is wonderful - I love the stories about individual trees because it expands my appreciation and understanding in so many ways. Of course I also appreciate references to Japanese words and culture. Even more special is that I have some of my own photos of at least a couple of the trees. It makes me smile every time you say " and this is one of my favorites from Kouka-en" - because really, how could anyone choose???

[@bradb.4570]

Bjorn! Thanks so much for uploading podcasts more regularly! Love em! 👍🏻

[@edh7271]

I really appreciated that we could follow and see the trees you are talking about.

[@dvo7826]

Thanks for post all these podcasts

[@ChrisRosell363]

Hi Bjorn! If you can fix the links or make a new gallery for this episode anytime, it will be awesome! No rush, I think you can be busy with your new house project in Kyoto, good luck on that 🍀

[@chrislebbos2637]

What a great podcast. Really enjoyed this one.

[@CornellD.Cavendish]

The links are dead for the images in the description, it would be awesome if you could re-edit the photos into the podcast.

[@wayneblankenship9284]

I was surprised by the mention of the "bonsai sabotage" during the 80s, considering the info I read about the lack of vandalism in Japan (even during the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster when people were hungry and almost no food vending machines were broken into). I'm assuming that the sabotage of trees was the result of business competition overriding the moral values of lawfulness?

[@DeanKellyBonsai]

Great podcast Bjorn, I lean so much from your stories.

[@johngilbert939]

Like this podcast with associated pictures, an excellent format.

[@tomwoski]

Great job, enjoyed this format. If you will record a video from time to time like "Bonsai Network Podcast | What is mochikomi?" it would be perfect. Your content is mega valuable I like the last video on FB as well about developing shohin twisted junipers, so many info in just about 10 mins. Cheers ! 🌳🌲🌴 🤙

[@Billnben__5580]

Is it really a bonsai podcast if Bjorn doesn't call the main part of the podcast meat or potatoes 🤔

[@georgehudacko5044]

Where are the images???

[@bobking390]

Good podcast. You are correct about pruning. Nigel and Walter Pall though nice guys, build really ugly trees...period!

[@danieldalton8125]

Bob King There is a paradox in their work though as many see beauty in their ugliness. Also Nigel works with what he has, like most of us, that’s why I and so many I think like watching his videos.

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[@MichaelKush420]

8 Haters hedge prune there trees