HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome and Thank you for visiting our site. 
Manhattan Bonsai would like to let you know of some upcoming Bonsai News and Events from around the world for  2026

Jan 30, 2026 - Feb. 1 2026 VII UBE Convention

located in Madrid Spain at the Isabel de Farnesio Cultural Center

Guest artist will be Mauro Stemberger, Bruno Proirtti Tocca and Gabriel Romero

for additional info www.wbffbonsai.org/event-details-registration/vii-ube-convention-2026

Feb 8 - 11 & Feb. 14 - 18  2026  100th Kokufu-ten Bonsai Exhibition

The 100th
Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition (Kokufu-ten 100) will be held in Tokyo, Japan, primarily at the traditional Ueno Park area (likely the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the Ueno Green Club) in February 2026, as it's an annual event celebrating Japan's most prestigious bonsai treasures with special events marking the centenary.

Key Locations: 
Ueno Park, Tokyo: The main venue for the exhibition and surrounding vendor areas (Green Club).
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: Often a primary exhibition hall within Ueno Park. 
 
How to Attend (for the 100th Edition in 2026):
 
Book a Tour: Specialized bonsai tour operators (like Japan Journeys or Tree House Bonsai) offer packages including transport, lodging, and entry to the show and associated gardens.
DIY: Fly into Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) and use Tokyo's excellent public transport (trains, Google Maps) to reach Ueno Park. 
 
What to Expect: 
The finest, nationally recognized bonsai trees.
Vendor sales at the Ueno Green Club for pots, tools, and trees.
Special events and garden tours

April 17th  - April 19th Spring 2026  MidAtlantic Bonsai Festival

Location is at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey Grantville, PA

Each year, the MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies welcomes respected professional bonsai artist from the US, Japan, Europe and various other countries. This year artists includes Kaya Mooney, Jonas Dupuich, and Peter Warren

Join for a weekend of Bonsai artist demonstrations, hands on workshops, club exhibits, a vendor marketplace, raffles, auctions and community events. For more information MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Festival 2026

Aug 28th - 31st 2026    10th World Bonsai Convention in Malaysia

location will be at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil in Kaula Lumpur

they are still in the early stages , for more info please go to 10th WBC Convention