Here are some images of the satsuki (Rhododendron indicum) flower. Satsuki is very suitable for Bonsai, because of its shape, flexibility and especially for the beauty of its flowers. There are several different varieties of satsuki.
7) Which flower would you choose, if you were getting a satsuki Bonsai?
Here are some images of satsuki shape variations. The satsuki withstands pruning very well, and its branches have enough flexiblity to be turned into many different shapes.
8) Which shape would you choose, if you were getting a satsuki Bonsai?
Kanuma city is famous for satsuki plants and Japanese traditional woodwork like Kumiko (decorative handmade latticework) ,as well as Japanese-style furniture. The Kumiko of Kanuma are made of hinoki (Japanese cypress). Here are some images of wood workshops and Kumiko products.
9) What do you see yourself using Kumiko for, in your daily life?