I spent a few more hours working on the Bonsai poster map with some welcoming additions: funny creatures and vibrant colors.

I redrew the sea/mountain diorama layout with the different tree styles, added pot styles and small pot icons for each tree style, and included pot shape references in the bottom right corner.

In the techniques section, I added the Tanuki style. The Tanuki is a mythological animal in Japanese culture, known for its ability to transform and trick the human eye. It is also considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In bonsai, the Tanuki (also called the Phoenix Graft) is a technique that combines a piece of deadwood (jin-dō) with a young living tree, allowing the tree to grow along and within it.

I also made several minor tweaks, including many Japanese definitions. These additions help refine the design and give it the feeling of traditional Japanese woodblock prints.

Finally, I improved the colors, increasing their saturation — I think it’s much more pleasant to look at now.

Below there’s a table showing styles, names, and pots — doesn’t it look much better in the graphical version?

How much is better than a simple table?

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