Let’s Talk Japan Podcast: Episode 8, The Art of Japanese Bonsai
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Let’s Talk Japan is a twice monthly, interview-format podcast covering a wide range of Japan-related topics. Host Nick Harling lived in Japan from 2001 until 2005, including two great years as a JET Program participant in Mie-Ken. He practices law in Washington, D.C., and lives with his wife who patiently listens to him talk about Japan…a lot.
In this episode, Nick speaks with Aaron Packard, assistant curator of the National Bonsai and Pinjing Museum, which is located within the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Together they discuss:
- The history of bonsai
- How Aaron became interested in this art form and was able to make it a full-time career
- The contents of the National Arboretum’s Bonsai and Penjing collection
- The rewards and pressure that can come from working with bonsai
- Advice for anyone interested in starting a bonsai collection
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Nick
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