Bonsai Exhibition

Overview

Among the many gifts that Japan has given the world — ramen, sake, Godzilla, Pokemon, the list goes on — bonsai is perhaps the most relaxing, even if you haven't mastered the art yourself. Cultivating tiny trees certainly sounds soothing, but it's not a skill we all have. Still, regardless of how green your thumbs are (or aren't), we all can enjoy the calming bliss of looking at these small wonders.

On May 20 and 21, Brisbane's Royal on the Park hotel is the place where miniature plants come to life, thanks to The Bonsai Society of Queensland and The Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs' bonsai exhibition. It forms part of their National Bonsai Convention, but the important part for us non-bonsai-making folks is that their creations will be on display, looking cute and comforting, for anyone that wants to take a gander.

Warning: stare long enough, and you will want to take up bonsai yourself. Don't say we didn't tell you.