Trees and plants that have been trained to look even lovelier than those that would naturally grow in the wild are known as bonsai. As a result, growing bonsai is both a traditional Japanese art and a very creative hobby. It also serves as a fantastic example of the delicate respect that Japanese people have for all living things and a manifestation of their appreciation of the beautiful. It involves a lot more work and calls for a greater mental and physical commitment than producing flowers in pots.