The Art of Bonsai Project

Rob, Thanksfor the welcome.
I take your point that american bonsai had pre war roots in Japanese/American activity. It prompts me to consider that Vita Koreshoff's Chinese bonsai gardener
may have implanted Chinese roots here as well.
You are correct. This post war period bought broad interest in bonsai.
I might have phrased that differently
Yes barbaric is a harsh word.I've stood on the banks of Pearl Harbour and contemplated the human suffering there as well. I understand that Americe provide ample opportunity for Japan to avoid it. I don't use the word with blame but with consideration to human suffering.
Cheers
Lindsay

Mark, I began to read your post but found it predictably juvenile. I will no longer engage in conversation with you on this subject.
I find your lust and unyeilding devotion for all things Japanese as unpallatable as I find those who believe that the Japanese people can do no right.
Thanks for the passion that you bought to the conversatio.
cheers
Lindsay