AusBonsai

Hey,

I remember reading some time ago that people were going to attend the festival this year. I was wondering if anyone is still going?

When is it? I am going to Japan in September to visit some friends and family after what has happened lately.

i think its may 3rd - 5th of May. Around then anyway.

Yeah, May 3-5 is the festival. I'm still going. And I imagine Rowdy is too, as he has family (in laws) in or very near Omiya.
I can't wait
Even given the recent tragedy, I am excited!!

I have to ask, are you not worried about what could happen with the radiation problems in Fukushima?

Not at this stage, no. I will be based in Tokyo, and Omiya isn't far out of tokyo. It is most likely that the radiation will be blown into the sea anyway unless there is a more serious meltdown/disaster. Tokyo is pretty safe at the moment. I'll obviously be keeping an eye on the news and stuff between now and then though.

We are decideing if we are still going to go.

My wife is very concerned about radiation and dosnt want to go any more.
we are going to wait till the end of this month before we make any decisions though.

I would still be happy to go.

I too will be going on the 22nd of May and will also be based in Tokyo.

Hey guys,
I am in Tokyo at the moment
The festival was very cool!! Sooo many people, sooo much bonsai!!
I took a heap of photos
I'll sort through them when I get back. a teaser or two though:

NiCe, can't wait to see more pics

I took heaps. Probably about 300 lol. Gonna be a tough time sorting through them!! They won't all be good/post worthy though

those 2 are very nice

cannot wait to see the rest

Ken

Looking forward to the pics

NathanM wrote:I took heaps. Probably about 300 lol. Gonna be a tough time sorting through them!! They won't all be good/post worthy though

Oh yes they will!!!!
Even a bad photo of good Japanese Bonsai is worth looking at.

I will get onto it tomorrow I get home at625am tomorrow mornng. Night flight - booo :/