Japan is an amazing country. Only here are there unique works of art, literature, bonsai. An interesting word thatcame from China, has come to mean a special kind of creativity, which involves growing small trees in a pot or on a tray and creatively decorating them. It is important to note that this craft is becoming increasingly popular every year not only in Japan, but throughout the world. Exhibitions and seminars are held annually, and all of them represent an incredible variety of creative ideas and bonsai options.
A little historical background
We can say that suchdwarf trees appeared a very, very long time ago, but they had a slightly different appearance. Previously, such a composition was simple and extraordinary: the tree was located on a tray, surrounded by no more than ten stones of various shapes. But time passed, and new opportunities became available to humanity. Regarding this art, during its heyday, the most famous person was Emperor Meiji. It was he who elevated the art to the rank of a national tradition. The Japanese emperor became the founder of a unique and unrepeatable place called "Bonsai Village".
Traditional landmark of Japan
In essence, the place was considered unique and inimitable for a long time; it was the only one of its kind and had no analogues. Even then, when a powerful earthquake conquered Japan, all the masters lost many works, among the losses were the creative works of the emperor himself. Long reflections and a forced move to the east of the country played an important role in the formation of this wonderful place. If not for the sad events, most likely, few people knew about Omiya. But it happened so, and therefore all the new works of different masters and talented students found their permanent location. This territory was called the "Bonsai Village", which over time became the property of the country. If then only a few could visit this place, now it is available to everyone. Since 2010, this exhibition has been operating in the format of a museum, which hospitably welcomes its visitors from 9.00 to 17.00. What is surprising is that it is free and open to visitors, every day except Thursday you can enjoy the country's culture, evaluate works, view compositions made in 12 different styles, and get a lot of positive emotions. If you happen to be in the Bonsai Village from May 3 to May 5, you can witness a fabulous exhibition-festival, which will includefamous mastersand true connoisseurs of the art of bonsai.
Why do all tourists who visit Japan dream of visiting Omiya?
Because the "Bonsai Village" is the first place in the world where all the knowledge and skills regarding the ancient craft are concentrated.
Here are:
- the most amazing examples of works by talented Japanese masters (masters Kobayashi; Amano, Masahiko Kimura and many others);
- miniature trees of different ages (some of them are much older than 10-20 years);
- full-fledged compositions that are sketches of real landscapes;
- wide range of stylesand directions, a unique reunion of time and space in one composition;
- a general collection of works, which is constantly being replenished with new compositions.
Thus, it turns out that the "Bonsai Village" is not just a museum, it is an amazing place with a rich history. It was the only one in the world, according to the prototype of which similar territories began to be created in different cities of each country. Today there are more than a thousand similar attractions, but only the "Bonsai Village" in Omiya is still the most desirable place to visit.
