Air Bonsai Launches Kickstarter Campaign with a “floating bonsai”!
On January 21, 2016, Team Hoshinchu, based in Tokyo, Japan, launched a Kickstarter
campaign for an innovative way to appreciate the Art of Bonsai with Air Bonsai, a floating and rotating
bonsai. Air Bonsai fuses the Art of Bonsai and the creative application of levitation technology. The product
reflects both traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern design.
Made in Japan, Air Bonsai consists of a plant vessel (aka “little star” ) made of moss or lava stone and a
porcelain base (aka “energy base” ). Built-in magnets allow the “little star” to float and rotate 2 centimeters
above the “energy base”. The plant vessel can hold a maximum weight of 300 grams allowing for a variety
of plant types from a traditional “Matsu” pine to a flowering “Sakura”. Hoshinchu also offers a one
-of-a-kind “energy base” handcrafted by a dedicated craftsman.
Producer, Hikaru Hoshi hopes the Air Bonsai becomes a catalyst to promote the traditional Japanese art form
of bonsai to the modern generation through its unique presentation. Hikaru believes the recipient of an Air
Bonsai could feel the “kokoro” (heart) of Japanese culture and the deep appreciation of nature.
Air Bonsai’ s Kickstarter campaign runs through March 1, 2016. Click here for details on the Air
Bonsai Kickstarter campaign: (https://www.kickstarter.com/p
