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WORLD
BONSAI 
FRIENDSHIP
FEDERATION

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WELCOME TO WBFF OFFICIAL WEBSITE

We’re an enthusiastic group of individuals brought together by a common passion - pure love of bonsai. 

Our pioneers worked tirelessly to establish a federation back in 1970, to unite the world bonsai community.

 Have a look at what we’ve got coming up, and if you’re interested in knowing more about WBFF? 

simply get in touch with us.

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Our Objectives

To promote and diffuse throughout the world, bonsai a living art that can be appreciated by all peoples.

To sponsor and promote World Bonsai Convention (WBC) once every four years.

To exchange knowledge, technology, information, and related matters to the art of bonsai among countries of the world, thus advancing international friendship and goodwill.

WBFF promotes World Peace Through Bonsai 

Our Journey

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Upcoming Highlight Events

  • 50th Gafu Exhibition 2025, Kyoto Japan
    50th Gafu Exhibition 2025, Kyoto Japan
    Fri, Jan 10
    Kyoto
    Jan 10, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jan 13, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Kyoto, 9-1 Okazaki Seishōjichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8343, Japan
    Jan 10, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jan 13, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Kyoto, 9-1 Okazaki Seishōjichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8343, Japan
    The next Gafu Exhibition will be a commemorative exhibition that will mark the milestone 50th time!
  • 2025 VI UBE BONSAI Aranjuez-Madrid Spain
    2025 VI UBE BONSAI Aranjuez-Madrid Spain
    Fri, Jan 17
    Aranjuez
    Jan 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jan 19, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Aranjuez, 28300 Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
    Jan 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jan 19, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Aranjuez, 28300 Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
  • 99th Kokufu Ten 第99回国風盆栽展 2025
    99th Kokufu Ten 第99回国風盆栽展 2025
    Sat, Feb 08
    Taito City
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:30 PM – Feb 16, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Taito City, 8-36 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:30 PM – Feb 16, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Taito City, 8-36 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan
    99th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition Part1 From February 8 (Sat.) to 11 (Tue.), 2025 Part2 From February 13 (Thu.) to 16(Sun.), 2025
  • 2025 Trophy Belgium
    2025 Trophy Belgium
    Fri, Feb 21
    Genk
    Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 23, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Genk, Jaarbeurslaan, 3600 Genk, Belgium
    Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – Feb 23, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Genk, Jaarbeurslaan, 3600 Genk, Belgium
    Event by The Trophy by Bonsai Association of Belgium European most significant Bonsai Exhibition, Competition and Trade show.
  • WBFF AGM 2025
    WBFF AGM 2025
    Fri, Mar 21
    Karjat Mumbai, India
    Mar 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – Mar 23, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Karjat Mumbai, India , Karjat, Maharashtra 410201, India
    Mar 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – Mar 23, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Karjat Mumbai, India , Karjat, Maharashtra 410201, India
  • 2025  SABF The international Bonsai Suiseki Confluence
    2025  SABF The international Bonsai Suiseki Confluence
    Fri, Mar 21
    Karjat Mumbai, India
    Mar 21, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT+5:30 – Mar 23, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT+5:30
    Karjat Mumbai, India , Karjat, Maharashtra 410201, India
    Mar 21, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT+5:30 – Mar 23, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT+5:30
    Karjat Mumbai, India , Karjat, Maharashtra 410201, India
    Karjat Mumbai India
  • 2025 17th ASPAC Asia Pacific Bonsai and SuisekI Exhibition and Conference
    2025 17th ASPAC Asia Pacific Bonsai and SuisekI Exhibition and Conference
    Fri, Jul 18
    Gianyar Regency
    Jul 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jul 21, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Gianyar Regency, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Jul 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jul 21, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Gianyar Regency, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
    Bali Gianyar Indonesia
  • 2025 US National Bonsai Exhibition
    2025 US National Bonsai Exhibition
    Sat, Sep 13
    East Rochester
    Sep 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – Sep 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
    East Rochester, W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445, USA
    Sep 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – Sep 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
    East Rochester, W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445, USA
    www.usnationalbonsai.com
  • WBFF - 10th WBC Warming Up Bonsai Exhibition at Changhua, Xizhou Park
    WBFF - 10th WBC Warming Up Bonsai Exhibition at Changhua, Xizhou Park
    Sat, Oct 18
    Xizhou Township
    Oct 18, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+8 – Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+8
    Xizhou Township, No. 138號, Section 3, Zhongyang Rd, Xizhou Township, Changhua County, 524
    Oct 18, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+8 – Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+8
    Xizhou Township, No. 138號, Section 3, Zhongyang Rd, Xizhou Township, Changhua County, 524
    The WBFF - 10th WBC Warming Up Bonsai Exhibition for the year of 2025 will be hosted in Changhua, Xizhou Park from October 18th, 2025 to October 26th, 2025.
  • 2025 Asia Pacific Bonsai Friendship Federation (ABFF) Bonsai Exhibition
    2025 Asia Pacific Bonsai Friendship Federation (ABFF) Bonsai Exhibition
    Sat, Nov 01
    Yeosu-si
    Nov 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Yeosu-si, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
    Nov 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Yeosu-si, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
    Yeosu Bonsai Exhibition
  • 2026 10th WORLD BONSAI CONVENTION
    2026 10th WORLD BONSAI CONVENTION
    Fri, Aug 28
    Kuala Lumpur
    Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 AM GMT+8
    Kuala Lumpur, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 AM GMT+8
    Kuala Lumpur, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    10th World Bonsai Convention, Unity In Diversity
  • 2026 - 15th Felab Congress in Brazil
    2026 - 15th Felab Congress in Brazil
    Fri, Nov 06
    Brazil
    Nov 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – Nov 08, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Brazil
    Nov 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – Nov 08, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Brazil
    Our 15th FELAB congress will be in Curitiba, Brazil. Our hosts and the director of the event Carlos Tramujas are preparing to receive us and give us their best at this congress. Let's go to Brazil, let's live together the experience of Brazilian bonsai.... #congreso2026 #XVFELAB
  • 2025 Worldwide World Bonsai Day - all Bonsai Clubs & Bonsai Museum
    2025 Worldwide World Bonsai Day - all Bonsai Clubs & Bonsai Museum
    According to respective organizer
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    According to respective organizer
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    According to respective organizer
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Meet the team

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Gallery - 44th Taikan-Ten Exhibition, Kyoto Japan

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WBFF establishment, through its Bylaws divided the world bonsai into 9 regions, and required that each region to have a regional organization represented on the WBFF Board of Directors. The objective is to promote and diffuse throughout the world, bonsai a living art that can be appreciated by all peoples.

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