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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.
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.
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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
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.
Local Fest - Lompoc, California
An annual local event to promote local artists, musicians, as well as food and beverage vendors. Local Fest is a Santa Barbara County fundraiser for the Village Farmers Market Association’s weekly free After School Garden Club at Buena Vista Elementary School. This program is helping to connect students with the food they eat, teaching them about nature, and giving them a positive physical activity to participate in after school.
An annual local event to promote local artists, musicians, as well as food and beverage vendors. Local Fest is a Santa Barbara County fundraiser for the Village Farmers Market Association’s weekly free After School Garden Club at Buena Vista Elementary School. This program is helping to connect students with the food they eat, teaching them about nature, and giving them a positive physical activity to participate in after school.
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.
Corporate Events
Provide bonsai rentals to give corporate events a unique look that goes beyond the average floral décor.
Provide bonsai rentals to give corporate events a unique look that goes beyond the average floral décor.