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For many years, I have participated in events throughout California
Nisei Week - Los Angeles, California
JACCC (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center) celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities throughout the two weekends. Displays include artisans skilled in ikebana, bonsai, Japanese dolls, calligraphy, tea ceremony and more. John Yoshio Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition features invitation-only bonsai displays.
JACCC (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center) celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities throughout the two weekends. Displays include artisans skilled in ikebana, bonsai, Japanese dolls, calligraphy, tea ceremony and more. John Yoshio Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition features invitation-only bonsai displays.
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Click on link to view video of Ted Matson, Curator at The Huntington Garden Bonsai Collection tour and describe the 2023 John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition.
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Steve's California Juniper is featured at 6:00 - 6:40 minutes on the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8VDp84GNBY |
Click on link to view Instagram reel of the 2023 Nisei Week
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwQFQXEMtuN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwQFQXEMtuN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF) Rendezvous Conference 2023
This exciting 3-day event included assisting with headliner, Bjorn Bjorholm and conducting a boxwood workshop. The event also included demos and educational seminars.
This exciting 3-day event included assisting with headliner, Bjorn Bjorholm and conducting a boxwood workshop. The event also included demos and educational seminars.
Filoli - Woodside, California
Located 30 miles south of San Francisco, Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. For many years, their traditional Mother’s Day weekend event included an impressive bonsai show located in the glass Garden House and was organized by Sei Boku Bonsai Kai. All of the trees are provided by a select group of advanced members.
Located 30 miles south of San Francisco, Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. For many years, their traditional Mother’s Day weekend event included an impressive bonsai show located in the glass Garden House and was organized by Sei Boku Bonsai Kai. All of the trees are provided by a select group of advanced members.
Sei Boku Bonsai Kai - San Mateo, California
Their annual bonsai show takes place in early June, sponsored by the local bonsai club whose membership exceeds 50 people.
Their annual bonsai show takes place in early June, sponsored by the local bonsai club whose membership exceeds 50 people.
Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa
In addition to reporting for NBC Bay Area News, Robert Handa is also the host of Asian Pacific America - a weekly talk show covering Asian newsmakers, events, community accolades and youth perspectives.
In addition to reporting for NBC Bay Area News, Robert Handa is also the host of Asian Pacific America - a weekly talk show covering Asian newsmakers, events, community accolades and youth perspectives.
Filoli - Woodside, California
Filoli is a vibrant landscape of the Bay Area, situated on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone, in Woodside, California.The estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California's coastal range. Currently the Kusamura Bonsai Club of Palo Alto hosts the annual bonsai show and demonstration in May.
Filoli is a vibrant landscape of the Bay Area, situated on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone, in Woodside, California.The estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California's coastal range. Currently the Kusamura Bonsai Club of Palo Alto hosts the annual bonsai show and demonstration in May.
Click on link to view Instagram reel of the Filoli - 2023 Kusamura bonsai show
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsfJ9OprVjK/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsfJ9OprVjK/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club
Held at the San Jose Buddhist church, their annual show takes place in spring, supported by various club members.
Held at the San Jose Buddhist church, their annual show takes place in spring, supported by various club members.
Nisei Week - Los Angeles, California
JACCC (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center) celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities throughout the two weekends. Displays include artisans skilled in ikebana, bonsai, Japanese dolls, calligraphy, tea ceremony and more. Bonsai from long-time Nampu Kai members, as well as a selection of fine bonsai from other accomplished artists and teachers in California.
JACCC (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center) celebrates the Nisei Week Japanese Festival with cultural exhibitions, entertainment, and activities throughout the two weekends. Displays include artisans skilled in ikebana, bonsai, Japanese dolls, calligraphy, tea ceremony and more. Bonsai from long-time Nampu Kai members, as well as a selection of fine bonsai from other accomplished artists and teachers in California.
Maker Faire - San Mateo, California
A family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.
A family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.
