I believe Greg asked for opinions Irene, which is what we are giving.
Why not a origami section, a Ikebana section, a Japanese Lantern section, a Kimono section, a Geisha section, a calligraphy section as well?
I practice bonsai, not Japanese bonsai, just bonsai. Honestly, sometimes I get a little miffed when people assume that bonsai is a Japanese art and ask me if I have a Japanese garden, or if I speak Japanese....
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I did give my opinion

And I prefer Hon Non Bo over Japanese Bonsai any day....More freedom less pompom..
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