Yes, you make very good points. If it takes half a year to plan events, spring 2021 may be another lost season. Thank you for your insight.
I didn't expect to find this just now, but I thought I'd post it in case anyone is a member and has more information. I don't know if these dates were published recently or long ago:
www.bonsai-kyokai.or.jp/kokuhuten.htm
95th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition 2021
Part 1; Feb. 8 to 11 (9:30 to 17:30, 11st 9:30 to 15:30)
Part 2; Feb. 13 to 17 (9:30 to 17:30, 16th 9:30 to 15:30)15th is a closed day
Place; Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo