It is getting cold in Japan and we sincerely hope this message finds you well.

We are honored to announce that 974 Bonsai and Suiseki enthusiasts from 28 countries and regions attended and we were able to successfully complete The 11th Asia-Bonsai and Suiseki Convention & Exhibition which started from November 18.

We must humbly admit there were some difficulties during ASPAC -Takamatsu. First of all, it was the first time for Japan to host ASPAC, and everything was new to us and all of our preparations were done through trial and error. Secondly there were the unexpected events which occurred this year – the massive earthquake in the Tokai region and the sudden passing of the Honorary Chairman of ASPAC-Takamatsu, Mr. Daizo Iwasaki.

We sincerely appreciate all of your great support. We could not have achieved our intended objective of ASPAC-Takamatsu without your cooperation. We also express our apologies to you if you found our service was in any way not to your satisfaction.

Although the weather was not ideal for the first 2 days, the Japanese Bonsai and Suiseki exhibition, as well as the highly skilled demonstrations, were praised by the many participants from overseas. Finally on the third day, the weather cleared and the turnout to the Exhibitions was great!

Over 76,000 people attended, which was far more than we had anticipated. Our main hope was that ASPAC could help foster the exchange of international culture and trade through Bonsai and Suiseki, however we were also able to develop our local citizen’s interests in Bonsai and Suiseki, which was remarkable.

Jintan,Jiangsu, in China will be the next host of ASPAC.

We very much hope to further our international communication with all the visitors who came to Japan we will use this valuable experience to contribute to the Bonsai and Suiseki society.
We wish all the best for the future and prosperity of Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention & Exhibition and to all of you.

The 11th ASIA-Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention &Exhibition

Chairman of The 11th ASIA-Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention &Exhibition
Yukihiko Konishi, and all the members