五葉松“芽起こし”の極意～森山義彦氏の実技から木村一門の技に迫る～

This episode of WABI CHANNEL explores me-okoshi—the essential technique in finishing Japanese white pine bonsai. Through the hands-on demonstration of Mr. Yoshihiko Moriyama, who trained for many years in the Kimura school, we reveal the secrets of this refined art. From wiring methods and the division of branch pads to the subtle use of inner buds, you will witness the dramatic transformation of the tree throughout the process. As Mr. Moriyama reflects on his years of training, his words convey both the trials of learning and the depth of mastery required. From an “ugly duckling” to a swan— experience the moment when the Japanese white pine is reborn.

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Mr. Yoshihiko Moriyama, young master bonsai artist - work on the remodeling of a large red pine -
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Mr. Yoshihiko Moriyama, young master bonsai artist - work on the remodeling of a large red pine -

Creating Future Bonsai Masterpieces – Trunk Grafting on a Giant Black Pine
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Creating Future Bonsai Masterpieces – Trunk Grafting on a Giant Black Pine

The 1800-Year-Old Art Of Keeping A Tree Small: The History Of Bonsai
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The 1800-Year-Old Art Of Keeping A Tree Small: The History Of Bonsai

Pot Matching Before Exhibitions–Autumn Repotting Tips with Shinpaku, Japanese Maple, and Black Pine
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Pot Matching Before Exhibitions–Autumn Repotting Tips with Shinpaku, Japanese Maple, and Black Pine

Repotting a Large Japanese White Pine — 50 Years in Shikoku, The First Step Toward a Grand Bonsai —
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Repotting a Large Japanese White Pine — 50 Years in Shikoku, The First Step Toward a Grand Bonsai —

Introduction to Suyang Arboretum Research Institute
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Introduction to Suyang Arboretum Research Institute

Zuisho bonsai auction by Master Masahiko Kimura
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Zuisho bonsai auction by Master Masahiko Kimura

Avoid Mistakes in Summer Care for Japanese White Pine｜What to Do and What Not to Do
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Avoid Mistakes in Summer Care for Japanese White Pine｜What to Do and What Not to Do

Facing an Aged Shinpaku Bonsai — The First Stage of Restyling by Yoshihiko Moriyama
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Facing an Aged Shinpaku Bonsai — The First Stage of Restyling by Yoshihiko Moriyama

Protecting Bonsai in Summer — Essential Watering and Cooling Techniques
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Protecting Bonsai in Summer — Essential Watering and Cooling Techniques

A bonsai has undergone a great transformation by Mr. Masahiko Kimura - from a potted to with stone.
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A bonsai has undergone a great transformation by Mr. Masahiko Kimura - from a potted to with stone.

Bonsai: Harmonious Beauty and Eternal Life - Core Kyoto
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Bonsai: Harmonious Beauty and Eternal Life - Core Kyoto

Looking Closely at a Juniper by Ichimatsu Aida — The Form Guided by Scissor Work
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Looking Closely at a Juniper by Ichimatsu Aida — The Form Guided by Scissor Work

The Impossible Standards of a Japanese Knife Blacksmith
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The Impossible Standards of a Japanese Knife Blacksmith

Creating Jin on a Juniper
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Creating Jin on a Juniper

I tried applying some aggressive bending to Mr. Mishima's Japanese red pine. [Bonsai Q]
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I tried applying some aggressive bending to Mr. Mishima's Japanese red pine. [Bonsai Q]

The Origin of Nasu Goyomatsu / Goyoen — The Elegance of Enduring Pine Bonsai
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The Origin of Nasu Goyomatsu / Goyoen — The Elegance of Enduring Pine Bonsai

Rimodellamento di Shimpaku shohin
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Rimodellamento di Shimpaku shohin

Part 2: The Work of a Master Bonsai Artist - Mr. Masahiko Kimura's Bonsai Revision -
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Part 2: The Work of a Master Bonsai Artist - Mr. Masahiko Kimura's Bonsai Revision -

[PART1] The 100th KOKUFU Bonsai Exhibition 2026 in Tokyo
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[PART1] The 100th KOKUFU Bonsai Exhibition 2026 in Tokyo