Authentic Craft Bonsai Created from Scratch by Japanese Artisans A-BONSAI(R) and Shigaraki Ceramic Pottery collaborate to create a new product! Announced on SHOP CHANNEL early in the morning on May 18 (Sun.) at 5:00 a.m!
Sunday, May 18, early morning 5:00-6:00 SHOP CHANNEL Treasure Hunt! Authentic A-BONSAI" will appear on SHOP CHANNEL!
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J-Wa International Co. (Location: Suginami-ku, Tokyo; President: Toru Kajiwara), a company that plans, develops, and sells A-BONSAI(R) artifical bonsai, will release three new products in addition to the current A-BONSAI(R) series, in collaboration with a Shigaraki-ware potter, in a custom-made Shigaraki ware pot. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the company will air a special program on SHOP CHANNEL, "Midnight Treasure Hunt," from 5:00-6:00 a.m! Authentic A-BONSAI" program on SHOP CHANNEL from 5:00-6:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at a special price.
SHOP CHANNEL program page
Moyogi Front on the Shigaraki ware bowl
Moyogi Light front on the Shigaraki ware bowl
Bunjin Front on the Shigaraki ware bowl
Discussion of the new product "A-BONSAI(R) Shigaraki ware bowl
A custom-made Shigaraki ware pot baked exclusively for A-BONSAI(R) by a Shigaraki ware potter.
Pine trees are a symbol of longevity and good fortune.
Bonsai culture is said to have been established in the early Edo period.
Focusing on the essence of bonsai, namely, to love and appreciate.
The Zen spirit imprinted on the form.
The value of craftsmanship
For the first time, we produced three types of custom-made Shigaraki-ware pots for A-BONSAI(R).
Shigaraki ware, one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, is a traditional pottery with a history of more than 1,000 years centered in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Its origins can be traced back to the Heian period (794-1192), and during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods (1333-1573), many daily-use ceramics such as jars, pots, and mortars were produced.
The greatest appeal of Shigaraki ware is the "taste of the clay" and the "scenery created by the accidental flames. The simple texture of the coarse clay, the beautiful flow of natural glaze produced by firing in a wood-fired kiln, and the unique burnt and bead-glazed expressions created by the fire and ashes all contribute to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces that are never identical.
The simplicity and warmth of the texture is deeply connected to the spirit of "wabi and sabi," which Japanese people have cherished since ancient times. When you hold a piece in your hand, you can quietly feel its weight and the strength of the clay, and it has a mysterious charm that calms the hearts of those who see it.
Today, while preserving the tradition, many new works of art are being created that incorporate new sensibilities. By using Shigaraki ware as a bonsai pot, nature and the vessel resonate with each other, creating a deeper story and harmony within a single pot.
We have worked with Shigaraki craftsmen to create a custom-made pot. By layering the "microcosm" of bonsai on Shigaraki ware, which combines a thousand years of history with a modern aesthetic, the work speaks more deeply to the viewer's heart.
The A-BONSAI(R) series of crafted bonsai are modeled after the pine tree, a representative of Japanese bonsai, and are maintenance-free and do not wither like a live bonsai tree. You can enjoy the brilliance of the special pine foliage and traditional scenery of a well cared for bonsai at any time, with no maintenance required.
A-BONSAI is designed by Kajiwara, President of J-Wa International, who has experience in training live tree bonsai, and each A-BONSAI is handmade in Japan by Japanese craftsmen. Because it is handmade, strictly speaking, no two are the same in the world. Furthermore, since no soil is used, the bonsai can be decorated hygienically without insect infestation, etc. Visitors can enjoy an affluent life with a sustainable bonsai in the SDGs era.
A-BONSAI(R) is a craft bonsai modeled after the pine tree. The pine tree has been a symbol of longevity in Japan since ancient times. This is due to the fact that the pine tree is considered a symbol of "life" because its leaves shine green all year round. The pine tree is considered the most auspicious plant in Japan, as it is called "Matsu, Take, Ume.
Blog: Why we are interested in "Pine" bonsai?
A-BONSAI(R) follows the Edo Bonsai style established in the Edo period (1603-1868). In the early Edo period, trees suitable for bonsai growing in the mountains in a harsh natural environment were collected and planted in pots as bonsai. In the modern age, A-BONSAI(R) has become a representation of the appearance of pine trees growing in the harsh natural environment of the Edo period. The trunk is not shaped with a wire as in modern bonsai, but is created as a natural form that is solely adapted to the pot.
[Blog: Why we are concerned about "Edo Bonsai"?
A-BONSAI(R) has been created to represent the essence of bonsai, the natural form on the pot. Bonsai has traditional manners, and by following the manners, it becomes a more prestigious object of appreciation.
[Blog: "The Essence of Bonsai," a study of the essence of bonsai.
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It is no exaggeration to say that A-BONSAI(R) is the only handmade crafted bonsai in the world that is in the spirit of Zen and follows the definition and manner of bonsai.
The bonsai is the only handmade crafted bonsai in the world that is imbued with the spirit of Zen and follows the definitions and manners of bonsai.
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It is not widely known that Shinto, Japan's original religion, used handmade flowers and trees, not fresh plants, as ornaments for the gods. One example is the "Zoka Junibei" decoration at Ishimizu Hachiman Shrine, which began in the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The "Twelve Vases of Artificial Flowers" is an ornament consisting of 12 vases (jars) filled with artificial flowers (artificially created flowers and plants) for use as offerings before the gods. The "Twelve Vases of Artificial Flowers" were an important decoration used in the Shinto ritual called the Iwashimizu Festival. These artifacts, created with the utmost care and devotion, were considered to be objects of worship to the most important things in the world since ancient times.
In Shinto, "purity" is the most important concept. It was believed that the withering of natural flowers could lead to "defilement. Therefore, non-withering artificial flowers were a means of maintaining sanctity. Artificial flowers also played the role of fixing and passing on the "form" and meaning of rituals through the repeated use of specific shapes and colors.
A-BONSAI(R) is similar to the "Twelve Vases of Artificial Flowers," as each piece is made from scratch by Japanese craftsmen who put their hearts and souls into their work.
[Blog: The Intrinsic Value of Artificially Produced Crafted Flowering Plants and Artificial Flowers
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A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Shigaraki ware pots
Suggested price : (tax included) 247,500 yen
Size : 40 cm (height) X 33 cm (width) X 33 cm (depth)
Weight ：1,400g
Material ：Plastic, paper, wire, pottery (Shigaraki ware), oasis,
nylon, color paint, adhesive
Country of manufacture : Japan
Overview:
A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Shigaraki ware pot" is a black pine bonsai with a naturally curved, right-flowing pattern. It is a powerful medium-sized bonsai with many pine branches and leaves. The moss growing on the trunk of the bonsai expresses the fact that it is a mountain harvest bonsai that has endured the harsh natural environment. The bonsai is planted in a luxurious bonsai pot made exclusively for "A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Shigaraki Pot" at the Shigaraki Pottery.
A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Shigaraki ware pot" close-up
A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Light Shigaraki Pot
Suggested price : (tax included) 123,750 yen
Size : 30 cm (height) X 25 cm (width) X 25 cm (depth)
Weight ：800g
Material ：Plastic, paper, wire, pottery (Shigaraki ware), oasis,
nylon, color paint, adhesive
Country of manufacture : Japan
Overview:
A-BONSAI(R) Moyogi Light Shigaraki ware pot" was created as a small medium-sized bonsai with a patterned tree shape as the name suggests. Although it is a little light, the left-flowing front trunk, the flowing branch shelf, the restraining branch shelf, the pine needles at the head, and the depth of the back branches are well expressed. It is a highly cost-effective bonsai that allows the viewer to look up at the front of the tree, which is the way of appreciating bonsai, and feel the great tree of nature. A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Light Shigaraki Pot" is planted in a custom-made bonsai pot with the bright tone of Shigaraki ware, which was fired at the Shigaraki pottery factory exclusively for "A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Light Shigaraki Pot".
A-BONSAI(R)Moyogi Light Shigaraki Yaki Pot" close-up
A-BONSAI(R)Bunjin Shigaraki Yaki Pot
Suggested price : (tax included) 49,500 yen
Size ：Height 25cm×Width 13cm×Depth 13cm
Weight ：500g
Material ：Plastic, paper, wire, pottery (Shigaraki ware), oasis, nylon, colored paint, adhesive
Country of manufacture : Japan
Overview:
A-BONSAI(R)Bunjin Shigaraki ware bowl" has the shape of a Bunjin tree, a favorite of the literati artists who were active from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. The shape of the tree is a metaphor for the pine needles that represent knowledge. Its small size allows it to be placed anywhere, creating an elegant Japanese landscape anywhere.
Of course, it is planted in a custom-made bonsai pot with chic Shigaraki ware colors, which was fired at a Shigaraki ware potter just for "A-BONSAI(R) Shigaraki ware pot".
A-BONSAI(R)Bunjin Shigaraki-yaki Pot" close-up
With the global bonsai boom, thefts of rare bonsai have been occurring in many places. In some cases, especially high-value live tree bonsai are sold at high prices as one-of-a-kind pieces, and theft is a serious problem.
As a plant, a live tree bonsai requires photosynthesis by sunlight, and in many cases, it must be managed outdoors. This characteristic is a risk factor for security during the night and in the absence of the owner.
Craft bonsai, on the other hand, do not require watering or sunlight and can be displayed indoors and locked at all times, which is a great advantage.
A-BONSAI(R) is also being offered to the following institutions and individuals.
Those who wish to entertain their customers with a maintenance-free, seasonally auspicious pine bonsai (restaurants, hotels and inns, nursing homes, etc.).
Those who want to decorate bonsai as a supporting role for meals (e.g., restaurants that are concerned about hygiene).
Those who want to create a Japanese atmosphere (Japanese sweets stores, Japanese tableware shops, etc.)
Those who want to decorate their rooms with fresh bonsai trees but have problems with cost and maintenance.
Those who want to give a gift of good luck to their loved ones.
Those who want to enrich their lives by decorating their rooms with lucky ornaments.
Those who like bonsai and want to decorate it, but are worried that it will die (those who have had bonsai die).
Those who want to decorate with authentic bonsai in accordance with the traditional Japanese bonsai style.
Those who are interested in the history and stories of Japanese tradition.
Those who like Japanese wabi-sabi spirit such as Zen.
Company Profile
Company Name ： J-WA International Co.
Representative ： Toru Kajiwara
Location: 101, 2-2-41 Kamitakaido, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 168-0074, Japan
Establishment ： May 6, 2021
Business : Planning, development and sales of art bonsai, etc.
Capital ： 1,000,000 yen
URL ： https://j-wa-international.com/
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