National Bonsai Museum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"There are no borders in bonsai…"

John Yoshio Naka

— (1914 - 2004) —

"There are no borders in bonsai…" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022

1. "There are no borders in bonsai…" Marker

Inscription.
John Naka dedicated his life to spreading the joy of bonsai throughout the world. Born in Colorado to Japanese parents, he became one of the 20th century's greatest bonsai masters. He wrote two of the most popular and definitive books on bonsai technique and inspired hundreds of students through his witty instruction. Though an American, Naka believed bonsai belonged to the world: "…The dove of peace flies to palace as to humble house, to young as old, to rich or poor. So does the spirit of bonsai."

Erected by U.S. Department of the Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Asian Americans • Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 38° 54.735′ N, 76° 58.117′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in National Bonsai Museum. It can be reached from Meadow Run Northeast west of Ellipse Road Northeast, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Branching Out (here, next to this marker); Bonsai Pioneer (a few steps from this marker); If trees could talk… (within shouting distance of this marker); Timeless Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); An Art Form Is Born (within shouting distance of this marker); National Bonsai & Pensing Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Inherited Wealth (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellen Gordon Allen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. What shape do you see? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named If trees could talk… (was within

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022

2. "There are no borders in bonsai…" Marker

shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.