Zen Bonsai Vibes – A Tree, A Day, A Voice

🌿 DAY 642 — A Tokyo Morning, Bonsai & MLB 📅 October 7, 2026 — 8:17 AM ☁️ It’s cloudy in Tokyo, with a light drizzle. ⚾ National League Division Series — Game 3 I’m watching the Dodgers vs. Braves on TV. Top of the 4th, still 0-0. Yamamoto and Sale are locked in a great pitchers’ duel. It’s a tense and exciting game. 🌸 My Asahiyama Sakura seems lively after soaking up the water well. 🌿 The Ser...

🌿 DAY 637 — A Cloudy Morning in Tokyo. Where Did the Spider Go? 📅 October 2, 2026 | 5:48 AM | Tokyo ☁️ It’s a cloudy morning in Tokyo. Today I watched the Netherlands vs. Greece match. The Netherlands came back late to make it 2–2 —I caught a great moment! ⚽ Yesterday, my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa finally enjoyed some sunshine. 🌸🌿This morning, the Serissa looks quite dry, so I’m going to w...

☀️ DAY 636 | October 1, 2026 | 8:17 AM | Tokyo The sun is finally shining in Tokyo today! After so many rainy days, I’m really happy just to see some blue sky again. I’m also looking forward to the Japan vs. Ecuador football match today. ⚽🇯🇵 🌸🌿 My Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa are enjoying some sunshine for the first time in a while. I don’t see any mold-like growth on the surface, and the soil...

🌿 September Bonsai Journey — DAY 606 to DAY 635 📅 September 1–30, 2026 Thirty days with my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa in Tokyo. 🌸🌱Rain, changing temperatures, dry leaves, moss, tiny signs of change—and the quiet rhythm of observing them every day. 🪷 Zen phrase of the month: 滴水穿石 — Tekisui Senseki “Constant drops of water can wear away stone.” Small actions may seem insignificant, but wh...

🌧️ DAY 635 | September 30, 2026 | 8:18 AM | Tokyo It’s raining again in Tokyo today. I heard that the wholesale price of lettuce may have risen above ¥400 per head. With this rainy period overlapping with the harvest season for vegetables and rice, I’m a little concerned about how the weather might affect the crops. I watered both my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa yesterday, so they should be fine w...

🌿 The Last 299 Days — My Bonsai Record A look back at the last 299 days with my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa. 🌸🌿 Leaves appeared and fell, the moss changed, the seasons moved on, and each day brought a slightly different view. Small observations have gradually become a long record of nature and time. Zen phrase: 竹影掃階塵不動 — Chikuei Kai o Haratte Chiri Ugokazu “The shadow of bamboo sweeps t...

🌿 DAY 655 — Small Changes in My Two Bonsai Trees! 🇯🇵 📅 October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) — 8:07 AM JST ☁️ Good morning from Tokyo, Japan! Today, the sky is cloudy, and the air feels a little hot and humid. 🌿 Serissa Interestingly, I can’t find any spider webs on my Serissa today! Previously, I noticed several spider webs, but they seem to have disappeared. Where did the spiders go? 🕷️ 🌸 Asahiyama Sak...

🌿 Day 373 — My Bonsai Journey For 373 days, I have continued watching my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa. 🌸🌿 Through rain, sunshine, changing seasons, new growth, and quiet days, these two small trees have continued their journey. Looking back reminds me that even when nothing seems to happen, nature is always moving little by little. Zen phrase: 春風致和 — Shunpū Chiwa “The spring breeze brings h...

🌿 311 Days of My Bonsai Journey For 311 days, I have continued observing my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa. 🌸🌿 The leaves, branches, moss, weather, and seasons have slowly changed. Some days brought visible changes, while others seemed almost the same. But every ordinary day has become part of this 311-day story. Zen phrase: 山是山 水是水 — Yama wa Yama, Mizu wa Mizu “Mountains are mountains, and...

🌿 237 Days of My Bonsai Story For 237 days, I have watched my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa grow and change. 🌸🌿 There have been sunny days, rainy days, new leaves, dry leaves, changing moss, and many tiny discoveries along the way. Each day may seem ordinary, but together, these small moments have become one long story. Zen phrase: 一華開五葉 — Ikka Goyō o Hiraku “One flower opens into five peta...

🌿 213 Days Ago — My Bonsai Journey 213 days ago, my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa were at a different stage of their journey. 🌸🌿 Looking back, I can see small changes in the branches, leaves, moss, and soil. These changes may be difficult to notice every day, but over 213 days, they tell a story of time and nature. Rinzai Zen phrase: 庭前柏樹子 — Teizen no Hakujushi “The cypress tree in the cour...

🌿 150 Days Ago — My Bonsai Journey 150 days ago, my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa looked different from today. 🌸🌿 When I look back, I notice small changes in the leaves, branches, moss, and overall appearance of the trees. Day by day, these changes are easy to miss, but after 150 days, they become part of a much bigger story. Zen phrase: 水急不流月 — Mizu Kyū ni shite Tsuki o Nagasazu “Even rush...

🌿 100 Days Ago — My Bonsai Journey 100 days ago, my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa looked a little different from today. 🌸🌿 Looking back at these trees reminds me how slowly, quietly, and beautifully bonsai changes. At first, the differences may seem very small, but when I compare the past with the present, I can see how much has happened over time. The leaves may have changed, new buds may have...

Título Lluvia torrencial en Tokio y mis dos bonsáis 🌧️🌿 | Día 634 Texto ¡Buenos días desde Tokio! Son las 7:06 a. m. y hoy está lloviendo intensamente. ☔ También vi una noticia que decía que en el centro de Tokio se habían registrado 34 días consecutivos con lluvia . Hoy observaré primero la humedad de la tierra de mi Asahiyama Sakura y mi Serissa antes de regarlos. Como recientemente apareció a...

DAY 634 🌧️ Heavy Rain in Tokyo — A Very Wet Morning September 29, 2026 | 7:06 AM | Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 Good morning from Tokyo! It’s pouring rain in Tokyo this morning. ☔ I also saw news saying that central Tokyo has now had 34 consecutive days with rainfall. It really feels like the rainy days just keep coming. Today, I’m thinking about giving my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa plenty of water. 🌸🌿 Si...

DAY 633 🌧️ Can an Old Toothbrush Remove Mold from Bonsai Moss? September 28, 2026 (Monday) | 5:36 AM | Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 Good morning from Tokyo! It’s raining again today, and the early morning feels a little humid and warm. ☔ Today, I’m going to try removing the mold-like growth on the moss of my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa bonsai using an old toothbrush. Will it work? 🪥🌿 I’ll need to be especi...

🌿 Five Minutes of Zen,Let Go, and New Life AppearsA Zen Lesson from Moss, Bonsai, and Hōgejaku (放下着)Day 564 🌿July 20, 2026Tokyo, Japan Good morning from Tokyo, Japan. This morning, I spent another quiet moment with my Asahiyama Sakura bonsai. As I looked closely at the moss covering the soil, I noticed a small patch that looked like mold. Rather than worrying about it, I gently removed the af...

Day 574 🌿 Watch Your Steps | A Zen Lesson from Bonsai ⸻ 📝 Description July 30, 2026 — 5:55 AM Tokyo, Japan Good morning from Tokyo. The sun has already begun to rise, and another warm summer morning has arrived. The air is humid after several hot days, and the songs of cicadas echo through the neighborhood. Although summer in Japan can be intense, these familiar sounds remind me that every seaso...

DAY 619 🌿 September 14, 2026 — 6:04 AM Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 For the first time in a while, Tokyo has a sunny morning. ☀️ I checked my two bonsai — Serissa and Asahiyama Sakura — and decided to give them some water today. 💧 But these two bonsai are not in exactly the same condition. With the Serissa, I’m a little worried that too much moisture could encourage more mold. With the Asahiyama Sakura, I ha...

DAY 619 🌿September 14, 2026 — 6:04 AMTokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 For the first time in a while, Tokyo has a sunny morning. ☀️ I checked my two bonsai — Serissa and Asahiyama Sakura — and decided to give them some water today. 💧 But these two bonsai are not in exactly the same condition. With the Serissa, I’m a little worried that too much moisture could encourage more mold. With the Asahiyama Sakura, I have...

DAY 620 🌿September 15, 2026 — 7:34 AMTokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 Good morning from Tokyo. This morning, Tokyo is getting bursts of heavy rain and strong wind. 🌧️💨 The rain comes down hard, then suddenly stops, and starts again. I watered my two bonsai — Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa — yesterday, so they seem okay for now. Still, I’m thinking about giving them just a little water today while checking the soil...

🌿 DAY 661 — SMALL CHANGES IN MY BONSAI TREES! 🇯🇵 📅 October 27, 2026 — 8:15 AM ☁️ Good morning from Tokyo, Japan! Today, the sky is cloudy, and the air feels slightly humid. 🍃 The ginkgo trees along the streets are still green. Autumn is here, but their leaves haven’t turned yellow yet. 🌿 Serissa I’m a little concerned about the moss. Some patches seem to be disappearing, leaving parts of the s...

DAY 627 🌿 After the Typhoon: Small Changes in My Bonsai September 22, 2026 — 10:36 AM Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 The typhoon has passed, and Tokyo feels hot again under a bright sky. ☀️ Today, I checked my two bonsai — Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa. The moss looks compact and healthy. 🌿 I also spotted a spider a little while ago, which was a relief! 🕷️ But there are a few things I’m keeping an eye on. There...

DAY 621 🌿September 16, 2026 — 6:08 AMTokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 Good morning from Tokyo. The sky is cloudy this morning. ☁️ The temperature is lower, and it feels pleasantly cool. Today, I took a closer look at my Asahiyama Sakura bonsai. The tip of the trunk looks dry. I also noticed moss beginning to grow on the string that holds the moss in place. It makes me a little concerned, so for now, I’ll keep wat...

DAY 631 🌧️ A Rainy Morning in Tokyo — Where Did the Spider Webs Go? September 26, 2026 (Saturday) | 9:07 AM | Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 Good morning from Tokyo! It’s raining today, and the forecast high is 6°C lower than yesterday’s, making this a pleasantly cool morning. ☔ As always, I’m checking on my Asahiyama Sakura and Serissa bonsai. Today, I can see two spider webs on my Serissa, but none on my Asah...