Buy Crafts and Accessories That Symbolize God and Country With “Bonsai Yakuza Like A Dragon”
“Bonsai Yakuza” is written by Koichi Fujiwara in a beautiful book, the pages are filled with pictures of various Japanese bonsai masters, and the book ends with a very inspiring poem. The book starts off with an introduction on what bonsai is and what the symbolism of the art is, then we learn about the Japanese terminology for bonsai from “Kiryu.” This chapter also describes the relationship between the Majima and the bonsai, and how the two came to be associated. The use of diagrams, both flat and curvy, makes the text flow from one section of the book to the next easily.
“Bonsai Yakuza” continues with more images from the life of the great Japanese artist, the author illustrates how the artist created his masterpieces from pictures he collected over his years as a hobby, and finally we see the progression from beginner to expert. Fujiwara tells us that he started creating bonsai as a hobby when he was twenty-three years old and he continued making them for the next eleven years. At some point he began associating the paintings with the work of the tojo clan, and from there the association grew and he became known as a member of the tojo clan. We see this association with the dragon in the symbolism of the bonsai tree, and the dragon form is used throughout the book. I personally find that this symbolism connects with my own beliefs and ideas about life so well, that it is something that I can use as a reference point whenever I feel like painting or even just talking about plants.
“Bonsai Yakuza Like A Dragon” by Koichi Fujiwara is truly a wonderful book to help us learn about bonsai and the different symbolic meanings that we can derive from these beautiful little trees. If you are looking for a beginner’s book on bonsai, this is a great choice. It is very simple to read and it will provide you with lots of basic information that you can build on from there. In addition to this book, you can also buy the “Lilac Waterfall Series: Bonsai Buds and Roses” by Fujiwara. This series will help you to understand more about the symbolism of bonsai and what you can do with them to make your own special creations.