25/07/2025
Artist Biography - Mr Shigeo Fujita
Born in 1965 in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, Shigeo Fujita is a pioneering figure in contemporary bonsai. His journey began with selling bonsai at Mitsukoshi in Orlando, USA (1989–1990), followed by opening his own shop in Harajuku in 1992, supplying bonsai to clients across Japan.
By 2001, he had established a second store in Ebisu and launched a bonsai-themed restaurant, sparking a national bonsai renaissance. In 2016, Fujita introduced DRY BONSAI®, the world’s first maintenance-free bonsai style — a concept that redefined the art form. Since registering the trademark in 2018, his exhibitions have been held at prestigious venues including Ginza G735 Gallery, Umeda Hankyu Department Store, and Jiyuugaoka Gallery Yururi. In 2019, he opened the DRY BONSAI® Tokyo Ginza Salon, followed by major showcases such as the 2021 Rolls-Royce nationwide tour, annual exhibitions at G735 Gallery, and a 2024 collaboration with Barneys New York.
In 2025, Fujita unveiled a Bonsai Model Room and was invited to exhibit at Milan’s renowned Salone del Mobile. He currently serves as Executive Director of the World Dry Bonsai Association and CEO of Iemoto Co., Ltd., continuing to elevate bonsai as a global sculptural discipline.
