Seiji Morimae, proprietor of S-Cube Bonsai in Japan, runs a bonsai organization called Genko Kai. Coincident with this year’s Taikan-ten, the Genko Kai held an exhibit at the Houshun-in temple, one of 22 sub-temples in the Daitoku-ji complex (see photos of Daitoku-ji gardens).

The Genko Kai displayed their bonsai in formal displays known as tokonoma – designated viewing alcoves – that featured trees and suiseki with scrolls and accent pieces. The trees were beautiful. Here are some of the highlights.

Multi-trunk white pine

Slant-style Ume

Formal upright white pine

Multi-trunk trident maple

Multi-trunk hinoki

Semi-cascade white pine

Shimpaku

Pomegranate – note unusual pot

Shimpaku