All Japan Shohin-Bonsai Association

"Shohin-Bonsai" - the exquisite art of Japanese tradition gardening culture - has captivated today people throughout the world.
Distinctly unique in style and different from the traditional gardening art of western countries, the pretty of Shohin-Bonsai enthrals and delights people of all ages in every corner of the globe.

In Japan, We hold "GAFUTEN" in Kyoto every January that is the biggest Shohin-Bonsai exhibition.

* We hold "GAFU-TEN" in Kyoto every January
   that is the biggest shohin-bonsai exhibition
   in Japan.
* We hold "SHUNGA-TEN" in Osaka, "HOKURIKU-MIYABI-TEN"
   in Hokuriku area, "SHUGA-TEN" in Tokyo, and
   "KYUSHU-MIYABI-TEN" in Kyushu area.
* We support each exhbition that is held by
   Osaka chapters, Hyogo chapters, Kanagawa
   chapters and Shizuoka chapters.
* We support other exhibitions held by some chapters.
* We authorize and register it as "YUGA-SHOHIN-BONSAI
   & POTS" in order to preserve precious Shohin bonsai,
   pots, and display stands.

1. You can exhibit your works at Gafu-ten, Shunga-ten,
   Shuga-ten, Hokuriku-Miyabi-ten and Kyushu-Miyabi-ten
   on charge.
2. You can buy it by 10% discount at the shop of
   each above exhibition organized by the Association
   that is the member of the Association.
    (There are some exceptions.)
3. You can get a deluxe picture album that contains all
   works exhibited at Gafu-ten.
4. You can enter Gafu-ten exhibition free of charge.
   Another person can enter with you, if you show your
   membership card.
5. You can also get "San-ya-sou to Mini-bonsai"
   magazine every two months(6 copies a year).
6. You can participate in training classes supported by
   the Association.
7. You can ask an adaptation of your bonsai on charge.
   (Remake system)



"Gafu-ten picture album" & "San-ya-so to Mini-bonsai"
(Sorry, but both is in Japanese only.)

* Please fill out the application form and send it to the office with entrance fee and membership fee.
   (Application form is in the office.)
* Entrance fee: JPY3,000&Annual membership fee: JPY12,000
   (Notice:Entrance fee: JPY10,000&Annual membership fee: JPY20,000,
   in case you live outside Japan.)
   (The term of validity of this contract is from April 1 to March 31 of next year.)
* Please make a remittance of membership fee by postal money order, paying into bank, or cash registered mail.

* Office of All Japan Shohin-Bonsai Association
     19 Karahashi Isono-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8462
     TEL/FAX: +81-(0)75-691-5488

     Postal money order(in Japan): 01060-1-25703
     Bank account: Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank, Kujo branch
                              Deposit account: No. 0488424
                              Zen-Nihon Shohin-Bonsai Kyokai

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