Throughout the year several 51cg, Shohin and Suiseki Exhibitions are held in Japan. The most important exhibition is the Kokufu-Ten, where the highest quality Bonsaitrees of Japan are displayed. The exhibition is held in Tokyo in February. Another key event is the Taikan-ten, held each November in Kyoto. For Shohin lovers the most important show is the Gafu-Ten, also held in Kyoto in January.
In this article an overview is provided of the yearly main events.
Bonsaishows and events in Japan
January
Sakufu-ten, Tokyo. A Bonsaiexhibition held early January.
Gafu-ten, Kyoto. The most important Shohin Exhibition in Japan, held early January.
Koju-ten, Kanuma. Azalea (Satsuki) Bonsaishow, early January.
Meifu-ten, Nagoya. Large Bonsaishow organized in mid January.
February
Kokufu-ten, Tokyo. The world famous Bonsaiexhibition, main event of the Year. Held early February.
March
Sogo-ten, Tokyo. Japanese Suiseki exhibition, held late March.
Shunga-ten, Osaka. Shohin exhibition held late March.
April
No events
May
Omiya Bonsaifestival, Omiya. Held early May.
Satsuki Festival, Kanuma. Held late May, when the Azaleas are in full bloom.
June
Satsuki festival, Tokyo. Satsuki tree show, held early June.
Meihin-ten, Tokyo. Japanese Suiseki exhibition, held mid June.
July
No events
August
No events
September
No events
October
Yusui-ten, Tokyo. A Satsuki tree exhibit.
Kinashi BonsaiFestival, Takamatsu. Held late October.
November
Shuga-ten, Tokyo. Medium sized Shohin exhibition organized in early November.
Annual BonsaiExhibition, Takamatsu. Held mid/late November.
Taikan-ten, Kyoto. A Large Bonsaiexhibition held in late November.
Kyushu Miyabi-Ten, Kumamoto. A small shohin exhibition held late November.
December
No events
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