The club meets on the third Friday of each month (except May and December) at the
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI), 1964 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247 (West of Western Blvd.) at 7:00 pm.
Each meeting features a bonsai demonstration, and a benefit raffle drawing. The public is welcome, and families are encouraged to attend. Our annual bonsai show and sale is held on the second weekend in May, where members and invited artists are encouraged to show off their best trees.
You can learn more about Dai ichi Bonsai Kai, by attending our meetings, and by visiting and liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/DaiIchiBonsai.
2022 Board of Directors
Doyle Saito
President / Program Chair
Jason Saito
1st Vice President
Open
2nd Vice President
CJ Levinstein
Membership Chair / Treasurer
Joan Shiosaki
Corresponding Secretary
Open
Fundraising Chair
Carol Takahashi
Librarian
Kevin Sweeney
Benefit Draw Chair
Barry Miller
Hospitality / Club Photographer
Dan Sawada
Publicity
Michael Izumoto
Website / Social Media
Founded by Leila Kusumi and the late Jim Tatsukawa, Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai (“Number One” Bonsai Club) was established in January, 1986. Our club is dedicated to promoting the art of bonsai, and takes great pride in creating a resource for bonsai enthusiasts to learn, share and grow.