Professional Bio
Iwao Katagiri is a Japanese bonsai master and the representative of Katagiri Bonsai in Komoro, Nagano Prefecture. He is listed as a member of the Japan Bonsai Cooperative Association.¹
Katagiri is also active internationally as a bonsai teacher. At the International Bonsai School Düsseldorf, he has led advanced courses covering topics such as seasonal care, pruning, bonsai presentation and the redesign of mature trees.²
He also teaches within advanced bonsai education programs in Europe. In Austria, Katagiri has acted as a teacher and examiner at the Art Design Bonsai School, awarding diplomas to students completing advanced bonsai design and teacher qualifications.³
Sources
¹ Japan Bonsai Cooperative Association – Katagiri Bonsai
Iwao Katagiri is listed as the representative of Katagiri Bonsai in Komoro, Nagano Prefecture.
https://bonsaikumiai.jp/member/koshin/katagiribonsai/
² International Bonsai School Düsseldorf – Course Programme 2024
Documents Iwao Katagiri as an instructor for advanced bonsai courses.
https://www.bonsaiwerkstatt.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/webinfo2024.pdf
³ Bonsaiclub Wien – Art Design Bonsai School
Documents Iwao Katagiri as a teacher and examiner for advanced bonsai qualifications.
https://www.bonsaiclub-wien.at/fotogalerie/