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John
Yoshio Naka
1914 – 2004
I met John Naka back in 1968 at
this home in Los Angeles when my wife and I were visiting
the various Japanese Bonsai Nurseries in the area.
The home was quite like others in the burbs from the
front. But when you walked into Mr. & Mrs. Naka’s
backyard you saw a collection of Bonsai that were beyond
belief! Just like in the picture books, one masterpiece
after another. Unbelievable. This was the quiet and
modest man’s collection of his own works. What
an artist.
Over the years my wife and I have
maintained a conversation with Mr. & Mrs. Naka,
discussing all things that good friends would discuss.
You may not have known this man,
but he has influenced your relationship with Bonsai
here in the United States of America far more than
anyone else. He brought the hobby of Bonsai to us as
a pastime that could be enjoyed and appreciated by
all and not just the Japanese. Mr. Naka opened up a
vista to anyone who would want to experience the fulfilling
hobby of Bonsai.
He will be missed!
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