We had so much damage I came out here full time. It took a long time to get caught up.

The typical person here is retired, probably has an interest in the outdoors and plants, and an interest in the Japanese culture a lot of times. It doesn't take a lot of experience to do bonsai well, but it does take a little bit of an artistic eye.

In general, what you start working with today is a nice and finished looking tree within two years.

I've always had agriculture in my blood. And I've always wanted to do something artistic. I've never been able to draw or paint. But with bonsai I did it. This is what I'm good at. I like the artistic element and the teaching element.

Over time there have been 35 significant churches in the city since 1712, and their stories and histories really give us a sense of the people coming and going throughout that time.

I made sure I grabbed the ball the second time, turned and shot it as quick as I could.