# Pre-Show Excitement for Kokufu-ten 2026 w/ Sam Tan - Ep 27

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Podcast: [Bonsai Builders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bonsai-builders-podcast-7450806)
Published: 2026-02-11T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaibuilders/episodes/Pre-Show-Excitement-for-Kokufu-ten-2026-w-Sam-Tan---Ep-27-e3en9f4
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Duration seconds: 1613

## Resource

In this episode, Sam Tan and I chat about our plans for the upcoming 100th anniversary Kokufu-ten, one of the world's most prestigious Bonsai exhibitions. Where are we going, what are our learning goals, and what do we hope to buy!? We also sprinkle in some helpful tips for traveling to Japan.

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