Japan also hosts several annual bonsai competitions where trees compete for awards in different categories. The most prestigious bonsai competition for amateur-owned trees, although most trees are prepared for display by professionals, is the Kokufu-ten, held every year in the month of February in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. The Kokufu-ten is the oldest competition in Japan, celebrating in 2023 its 97th edition. Awards are presented in different categories.
Japan also hosts several annual bonsai competitions where trees compete for awards in different categories The most prestigious bonsai competition for amateur-owned trees although most trees are prepared for display by professionals is the Kokufu-ten held every year in the month of February in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum The Kokufu-ten is the oldest competition in Japan celebrating in 2023 its 97th edition Awards are presented in different categories