MR. Miyagi
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Wulfskaar
Masterpiece
Not yet, but I really should.
PaulH
Omono
I went there a lot back in the 8o's and 9o's. They had some great material back then.
Attmos
Chumono
The fact that this store still exists makes me very interested in what they have to offer.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
YES!!!! That is Roy Nagatoshi's nursery! I can't speak to what he has on hand day-to-day since I moved out of state six years ago, but you will never find a more experienced, humble, and yet amusing bonsai authority. He was a regular at the GSBF exhibitions, and would often do demos... for a pretty experienced and requiring SoCal bonsai crowd.Anyone in California ever visit this store?
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fujibonsainursery.com
He is a BIG NAME in SoCal bonsai... like top 5. At the Pasadena shows, when they were doing group demos, Roy always seemed to get the most attention. In my humble opinion - should have a national following.
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Attmos
Chumono
When you go, make sure to tell me about it.
Attmos
Chumono
Cool.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
Hard to explain but... on the West Coast there is an "old school" Japanese bonsai crowd - the John Naka, Harry Hirao, Mas Ishii crowd... Roy belongs to that group (in a good way).
Back in the day, many didn't have web sites. In fact, they wouldn't even allow photos in their nurseries. Andy Ishii didn't even want me to help him put up a single web page - just to advertise the business
So (unfortunately) many of these excellent bonsai masters and nurseries fly under the radar.
Yamamomiji
Mame
@Bonsai Nut
Not only by name, but by your description it has this pioneer vibe I really love growing up in the 80s with. 
Not only by name, but by your description it has this pioneer vibe I really love growing up in the 80s with.
PaulH
Omono
I believe Roy Nagatoshi did the bonsai props for the Karate Kids films.
Attmos
Chumono
Interesting. That's kind of a shame, but I suppose as long as they're able to keep the lights on...Hard to explain but... on the West Coast there is an "old school" Japanese bonsai crowd - the John Naka, Harry Hirao, Mas Ishii crowd... Roy belongs to that group (in a good way).
Back in the day, many didn't have web sites. In fact, they wouldn't even allow photos in their nurseries. Andy Ishii didn't even want me to help him put up a single web page - just to advertise the business
Attmos
Chumono
Crazy that the art of bonsai is so new to the US.@Bonsai Nut
Not only by name, but by your description it has this pioneer vibe I really love growing up in the 80s with.
Gabler
Masterpiece
Compared to China, it's new in Japan.