Artistic root wrapping by Japanese Bonsai Artisans / Formation of Tsukubai

Artistic root wrapping by Japanese bonsai artisans from Chiba prefecture

June 8, 2024

Kataoka Landscape in Chiba Prefecture work digging and wrapping the roots of large pine root, Chiba is one of Japan's leading tree-producing regions.
The finished artistic root wrapping presents the source of pride for Japan's artisans skill and well-coordinated teamwork.

The formation of Tsukubai

June 24, 2024

Traditionally, Japanese gardens were equipped with tsukubai that were practical to clean your hand before entering the house, but nowadays they are more of a decorative feature. Even if it has no practical use, Tsukubai is a source of life and a source of moisture for our lives, as constantly moving with pure water, and above all, it is a healing feature.
The tsukubai is sometimes called the water basin itself, but officially it refers to the structure surrounding the hand-washing basin. Each of the stones that make up Tsukubai has a name and are collectively called "Yakuishi." There are screens in the video with the names of each Yakuishi, so I hope that you will be able to rediscover the wonderfulness of Japanese garden culture while imagining the meaning of each Yakuishi.