Shohin, Suiseki and Bonsai exhibitions in Japan

Throughout the year several Bonsai, Shohin and Suiseki Exhibitions are held in Japan. By far the most important exhibition is the Kokufu-Ten, where the highest quality Bonsai trees of Japan are displayed. The exhibition is held in Kyoto in February. 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.

January

• Sakufu-ten, Tokyo. A Bonsai exhibition held early January.
• Gafu-ten, Kyoto. The most important Shohin Exhibition in Japan, held early January.
• Koju-ten, Kanuma. Azalea (Satsuki) Bonsai show, early January.
• Meifu-ten, Nagoya. Large Bonsai show organized in mid January.

February

• Kokufu-ten, Kyoto. The world famous Bonsai exhibition, 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 Bonsai festival, 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 Bonsai Festival, Takamatsu. Held late October.

November

• Shuga-ten, Tokyo. Medium sized Shohin exhibition organized in early November.
• Annual Bonsai Exhibition, Takamatsu. Held mid/late November.
• Taikan-ten, Kyoto. A Large Bonsai exhibition held in late November.
• Kyushu Miyabi-Ten, Kumamoto. A small shohin exhibition held late November.

December

• No events

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