Even Monkeys Fall Out of Trees: John Naka’s Collection of Japanese Proverbs
Ragle, Nina Shire
Even Monkeys Fall Out of Trees: John Naka’s Collection of Japanese Proverbs by Nina Shire Ragle (illustrated by John Yoshio Naka) is a beautifully curated bilingual (Japanese/English) volume first published in 1987 that gathers over 280 traditional Japanese proverbs as selected and commented upon by the renowned bonsai master John Naka. Each proverb is presented in Japanese script, romanised Japanese, and with English translation and commentary, enhanced by Naka’s own illustrative line work. With its engaging mix of folk wisdom, cross‑cultural insight and bonsai‑community relevance, this book offers a unique resource for our bonsai club’s library — combining horticultural culture, language and visual art in a format that appeals to both casual readers and serious practitioners alike.
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