About Us
Our Mission
We believe in the quiet power of bonsai to nurture patience, balance, and artistry. From gathering raw materials to shaping living trees and crafting elegant stands, Matsu Bonsai supports your journey with tools, skills, and inspiration rooted in nature and respect for tradition.
Vision
To be a sanctuary for bonsai enthusiasts at every skill level—a place where living art meets mindful creation. We envision a growing community that cherishes the craft, elevates its practice, and carries forward the timeless legacy of bonsai with intention.
Meet the Team
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John Callaway
Founder
John Callaway – Founder of Matsu Bonsai
John Callaway is a lifelong craftsman and dedicated bonsai practitioner with more than two decades of experience in software development and creative design. His journey into bonsai combines a love for nature, patience, and traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern craftsman’s eye for detail.
Through Matsu Bonsai, John shares his passion for cultivating trees, building handcrafted stands and jitas, and fostering a community where enthusiasts can learn, grow, and refine their practice. His approach blends technical precision with artistic vision, making Matsu Bonsai both a resource and an inspiration for practitioners at every stage.
Our Roots
Founded in 2008, Matsu Bonsai began as a small atelier dedicated to crafting jitas and bonsai stands. Over time, we expanded—from offering handcrafted tools to curating pre-bonsai stock and launching educational resources. Through it all, our guiding focus remains the same: upholding the integrity, discipline, and beauty of bonsai through craftsmanship and shared learning.