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Hi Folks,

If you knew someone who has no idea about Bonsai and is traveling to Japan, what would you ask them to bring back?
I know someone who is going soon for a short trip to Japan and I've been able to secure a little of their luggage space to bring back something. The only thing I can think of is a small Tokoname pot or 2.
Any tips on where to go and what to buy that might be hard to buy in Australia? Would need to be close to main cities eg Osaka

Thanks

When I went to Japan, I went to Omiya. http://www.bonsai-jp.com/spot/nursery1.html
One of the little things I picked up was a tub of cut paste in a different colour to that available here. One was better for conifers and the other for lighter coloured deciduous trees.

Shane wrote:When I went to Japan, I went to Omiya. http://www.bonsai-jp.com/spot/nursery1.html
One of the little things I picked up was a tub of cut paste in a different colour to that available here. One was better for conifers and the other for lighter coloured deciduous trees.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bonsai-tool- ... 5aec162fcc

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bonsai-tool- ... 5ae4225f29

I have bought these from this seller numerous times and would recommend it. No need to travel to Japan to buy it lol He will even translate the label for you

Thanks Luke some real nice stuff

Thanks Luke! Glad to see it's available here now. I was starting to run out.

Hi Sime
I'm going to Japan next week, principally to Osaka, and was wondering the same thing about bonsai supplies. I would be grateful for any advice from the forum on bonsai exhibits and nurseries there.
Regards
John

Hi John,

Just doing some research and found that there was a shohin exhibition in Osaka on the weekend just gone.

Otherwise Kyoto is near Osaka and there is a nursery called - Koju-en Shohin nursery in Kyoto, Japan. According to one website, this is one of the main bonsai sights in the area.

Unfortunately I've not found any info about supplies though.

I would advise against trying to get a non bonsai person to bring back bonsai items. They won't know where to look or what to look for. And it will waste their time and frustrate both them and you.
Just my advice.

NathanM wrote:I would advise against trying to get a non bonsai person to bring back bonsai items. They won't know where to look or what to look for. And it will waste their time and frustrate both them and you.
Just my advice.

True, not to mention the bill

Thanks Mate
Will be in Kyoto in the next few days. Will check it out.
John