1st American Judge in Japan

[Mark]

I love the history of Bonsai, the trees, the Artists, the Exhibitions,ok so everything.
This past November an American was asked to be a Judge at the 38th Taikan ten held in Kyoto in the Miayko Messe Center. That person was my great Friend & Teacher Wm. N. Valavanis!!! No American or westerner has done a fraction of the personal study & promotion of Japanese Bonsai and sharing their beauty than Bill. I know this was deeply appreciated by Bill and an incredible show of respect by
the Japanese Bonsai community. Congratulations Bill
on this historic honor, it is well deserved!!!

 

[Mark]

Check out Bills Blog of this event with
a 4 part report all with photos of stunning Bonsai.

 

[rockm]

https://valavanisbonsaiblog.com/

 

[MACH5]

Amazing achievement! BIG congrats again Bill.

 

[Cadillactaste]

What an honor...congrats Mr. Valavanis!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Congrats Bill!

 

[Wilson]

A true bonsai Master!

 

[Deleted member 21616]

a living legend -- would love to read a biography/autobiography @William N. Valavanis !

 

[LanceMac10]

Saunter around Japan in a walking boot? Check.....
Sash shay from spot to spot in a sling....wheelchair...? Check and check...…
Sheppard the bonsai flock to a higher level with an incredible National Exhibition? Put the signature down and drop the mic!!


Bill has some stones, for a bonsai guy!!

 

[Paulpash]

Congrats @William N. Valavanis, much deserved!

 

[Cajunrider]

Congratulations Bill!

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Crazy that I first met @William N. Valavanis 24 years ago! The guy never stops... seems like wherever there are bonsai, you will find Bill A well-deserved recognition of his contributions to the art!

 

[-norwegian_blue-]

Very cool; many congrats Bill!

 

[Carol 83]

It's an honor for us @William N. Valavanis , that you take the time to contribute your knowledge here. Congratulations.

 

[sdavis]

Glad to see it , Bill!

 

[barrosinc]

woohooooo! great one