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teachers or returning traveler enthusiasts. Upon their return from Japan,
teachers would immediately try out a new technique or two in front of
students at previously scheduled workshops. The new Japanese
techniques could then be disseminated further and this living art form
continued to be developed.
Most of the earlier books in European languages, for the most part,
leaned more towards basic horticultural knowledge and techniques for
keeping the trees alive. Western science has been increasing our
awareness of the needs and processes of the living trees and other
plants in our compositions. At the same time, published material has
shifted towards explaining the aesthetics involved in styling and shaping.
Large permanent collections began to be increasingly set up around the
world, including Scotland, Hungary, Australia, and Korea, and numerous
shows, exhibitions and conventions became annual events for
enthusiasts and the general public.
With the release of The Karate Kid movies interest in the Bonsai
art/hobby was spread amongst teens as well.