Bonsai Personality Profile

Yoshihiko Moriyama

Bonsai Artist Teacher

Japan

Professional Bio

Yoshihiko Moriyama is a Japanese bonsai artist based in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture.¹ He trained under renowned bonsai master Masahiko Kimura and later continued his own professional career.²

Moriyama is known for the refinement and restructuring of mature bonsai, particularly conifers such as pines and junipers.² He operates Kazo Kinkaen and is listed as a member of the Japan Bonsai Cooperative Association.¹

In 2021, Moriyama received the Prime Minister’s Award at the 47th Japan Bonsai Sakufu Exhibition for a Shimpaku juniper.³

Sources

¹ Japan Bonsai Cooperative Association – Kazo Kinkaen / Yoshihiko Moriyama
https://www.bonsai.co.jp/stores/stores_category/kanto/saitama/

² Bonsai-Werkstatt – Yoshihiko Moriyama
Background information on his apprenticeship under Masahiko Kimura and his work with bonsai.
https://www.bonsaiwerkstatt.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/info2020_web_01.pdf

³ 47th Japan Bonsai Sakufu Exhibition
Documentation of Moriyama’s Prime Minister’s Award in 2021.

Past Events

Bonsai Fascinations 2026 Salach, Germany 2 interested Artist

Bonsai Fascinations 2026 is a major bonsai exhibition in Salach, Germany, featuring bonsai, kusamono and suiseki displays. The event also includes a bonsai market and the German Bonsai Award for young talents. Several renowned bonsai artists and guests will be attending throughout the weekend.

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