Here is a pic of a pretty Chokkan styled cedar. I do not know specific species because it just says 杉 sugi in the book. Tree height is 26 cm. View attachment 28120
Thats a cryptomeria, generically called tsugi, or Japanese cedar. Botanically, its different from cedrus, but a nice tree.
Thanks for the clarification on the species (Cryptomeria japonicum) which I did not know...but just to correct the Japanese
杉 すぎ Sugi (Is the tree)
次 つぎ Tsugi (Means next)
I was just trying to provide a visual (wrong tree)...and maybe the Original Poster's tree normally would not grow like this in the wild.
Here is a pic of a pretty Chokkan styled cedar.
The cool nursery He went to imports lots of nice conifers from all parts north, and hopes to sell them off by summer, because thats when they begin their decline. Water (alkaline) low humidity, and lack of cold winter make it difficult to grow...but they sell, soo...