Naka’s approach focused on the negative space surrounding a tree as much as the branches themselves. He revolutionized how Westerners viewed the architecture of a miniature tree.
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Naka was a master of (dead branches) and Shari (stripped trunk bark). He used these techniques to simulate trees that had survived lightning strikes or harsh mountain winds. This adds a sense of "Wabi-sabi," or the beauty of imperfection and age. 3. Branch Placement He utilized a "1-2-3" rule for branch hierarchy: john yoshio naka bonsai techniques 1 verified