Yamato Bonsai Kai

05/20/2025

This last weekend Yamato Bonsai Kai and Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai held their joint Bonsai show, held at the Lakeside Garden Center in Oakland. It was a wonderful collection of Azaleas in full flower and Junipers, Pines, Elms, Maples and many other species in their splendor. A wonderful variety of venders and member sales were also available, and demos both days, including an amazing and highly informational demo by David Nguy. Thanks to all the visitors and all the members that worked so hard bringing this show together!

05/17/2025

OK, folks....Vern here....just got back from working on our show set up with some great people.....I may be slightly biased, but, this is gonna be a hell of a show! Great trees, great venders and some pretty sweet member sales as well! Not to mention demos each day! If you are any where near come on by and enjoy.....tell 'em Vern sent ya!

Join us in the world of miniature Satsuki Azaleas, Pines, Junipers & other living bonsai art forms. Special appearance by Circle of Sensei Awardee David Nguy. Saturday Satsuki azalea demo 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Demo by David Nguy on Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Club and Vendor Sales. See flyer for hours.

05/15/2025

It's time for Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai and Yamato Bonsai Kai Clubs Joint Show this weekend on on May 17th and 18th.....join us for great trees, great folks, vendors, demos and member sales!

Join us in the world of miniature Satsuki Azaleas, Pines, Junipers & other living bonsai art forms. Special appearance by Circle of Sensei Awardee David Nguy. Saturday Satsuki azalea demo 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Demo by David Nguy on Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Club and Vendor Sales. See flyer for hours.

05/11/2025

Today is World Bonsai Day, a day for all Bonsai hobbyists to share our love for the art. Yamato Bonsai Kai members celebrated by working to clean up the Japanese garden at the Eden Japanese Community Center, where the group graciously allows us to hold our club meetings. It is associations like this that build even stronger communities. It is also a day to think of those friends and teachers that helped us on our way in the world of Bonsai. During our work today, there were many memories shared about our Sensei, Johnny Uchida. His guiding hand can still be felt, and continues to strengthen our community.

03/13/2025

Last weekend at our March club meeting, members got together to discuss show tree preparation and work on trees!

03/13/2025

The Yamoto Club show is coming soon! Join us on May 17-18 for great trees and great venders! https://www.gsbfbonsai.org/event-details/bay-area-satsuki-aikokai-and-yamato-bonsai-kai-clubs-show

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03/05/2025

01/11/2025

Starting the new year with a program put on by Adam Toth. Adam presented information on the development of small bonsai; shohin (

01/01/2025

A cold winter wind
Blows through the flowing branches
Of the sleeping trees

Yamato Bonsai Kai hopes you all have a wonderful new year, full of joy and beauty. Thank you for your support of our club!

12/23/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Yamato Bonsai Kai!

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12/20/2024

This sounds like a great display at the Sonoma Botanical Garden coming up in January.....Thanks for the heads up Noah!

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