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Masahiko Kimura, widely regarded as one of the most influential bonsai masters of the modern era, welcomes us into his garden to share the story of his bonsai Toryu-no-Mai (Dance of the Flying Dragon). In this video, he explains how the tree was collected as yamadori 40 years ago and has never been repotted since, yet continues to grow in good health. The video is part of a video series to celebrate Bonsai Empire's 25th anniversary. To boost your learning journey, consider enrolling in one of our online courses. We dive deep in the essential techniques, with world renowned teachers like Masahiko Kimura, Shinji Suzuki, Bjorn Bjorholm and many others. For the courses, the curriculums and free previews see: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/explore Bonsai Empire began in 2000 as a small online platform dedicated to sharing the art and knowledge of bonsai. Over the years, it has grown into a global hub for bonsai enthusiasts, offering high-quality tutorials, in-depth courses, and expert guidance to support learners at every stage. We are so happy to celebrate our birthday with 25 bonsai masters from around the world. Kimura shows rare photos of the tree at the time of collection and describes how it developed rapidly, winning the Prime Minister’s Award within just three years. He discusses the demanding root work required to fit a 1.7-meter root into the pot, as well as his deliberate decision to carve the live vein down to just 1 cm. He explains how this choice allowed the vein to thicken and rise naturally over decades, shaping the powerful character the tree has today. Masahiko Kimura is known for transforming traditional bonsai aesthetics through bold carving techniques and long-term vision. Active since the 1970s, he has influenced generations of professionals worldwide and raised the artistic standards of bonsai by treating trees as living sculptures shaped over decades rather than short-term projects. https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: 4A0K6YCIIFNICCYR Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses