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Hiramatsu Syunsyoen, The owner of the bonsai gardenHIRAMATSU Koji

Birth date	December 23, 1967
Career in bonsai	Began to pursue bonsai in 1990. His wiring and other techniques for giving shape to bonsai enjoy have earned praise domestically and internationally. He teaches bonsai lessons and trims bonsai trees around the world.
Awards received	Organizing committee chair prize at the Nippon Bonsai Sakufuten 2019 (original bonsai tree section) Organizing committee chair prize at the Nippon Bonsai Sakufuten 2017 (small piece section)
Organization/association	Member of the Nippon Bonsai Growers Cooperative Member of the Japan Shohin Bonsai Cooperative Standing director of the All Japan Shohin-Bonsai Association Member of the executive committee of the Gafu Exhibition Member of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Export Strategy Executive Committee Chairperson of the Takamatsu Bonsai no Sato Promotion Council Chairperson of the Kagawa Bonsai Production Promotion Council Chairperson of the steering committee, Kokubunji Branch, Kagawa Agricultural Cooperative
Teaching history	Teacher accredited by the All Japan Shohin-Bonsai Association Demonstrator at Asia Pacific Bonsai And Suiseki Exhibition (ASPAC) 2011 Demonstrator at the 7th World Bonsai Convention in China in 2013 Supplementary bonsai teacher at Takamatsu Kokubunji Elementary School Demonstrates and teaches in the U.S.A., Australia, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, and China.
Message	I want younger generations to rediscover the value of bonsai and Japanese culture through their training at Bonsai no Takumi. Feel free to join us. We welcome beginners.

Matsuda Seishoen, The owner of the bonsai gardenMATSUDA Mistsuo

Birth date	March 24, 1972
Career in bonsai	Began pursuing bonsai in 1996. Learned from his father and mother who at an early stage recognized the global potential for bonsai. Teaches and cares bonsai in many different countries.
Awards received	Nippon Bonsai Sakufuten Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (zoki category) Ministry of Education Award (shohaku category) Nippon Bonsai Association Award and others
Organization/association	Chairperson of the Nippon Bonsai Growers Cooperative Member of the Nippon Bonsai Growers Cooperative Member of the Japan Shohin Bonsai Cooperative Executive of the Takamatsu Bonsai no Sato Promotion Council
Teaching history	Teacher accredited by the Nippon Bonsai Association Instructor accredited by the Nippon Bonsai Growers Cooperative Demonstrator at Asia Pacific Bonsai And Suiseki Exhibition (ASPAC) 2011 Bonsai demonstrator at the Japanese pavilion at Expo Milan 2015 Demonstrator for the 8th World Bonsai Convention in Saitama in 2017 Teaches around the world, including in the U.S.A., China, Belgium, India, Indonesia, Russia, and Canada.
Message	I would like to meet more people who are fans of bonsai and want to do bonsai professionally. I will teach you with sincerity. Do not hesitate to contact us. All inquiries are welcome.