The appeal of VONSAI

A new way to manage your assets: Start with bonsai entrusted to us.

What is VONSAI? A clear and easy-to-understand explanation from the basics.

A bonsai collection is a method of maintaining and increasing the value of bonsai by purchasing valuable bonsai trees and entrusting their management to a specialist. This method, known as "deposit bonsai," is attracting attention as an alternative asset that can be easily started even without specialized knowledge of bonsai.

Bonsai, traditionally enjoyed as a hobby and cultural pastime, is now experiencing increased demand from wealthy individuals overseas, and further market growth is expected.

Benefits of VONSAI | Why it's attracting attention now

In today's asset management environment, there are many reasons why bonsai collections are attracting attention.

Popularity in the market

In the past, an upward trend in value has been observed in the bonsai market, including in overseas markets.

Low correlation with the stock market and high risk diversification effect

Bonsai trees are less susceptible to the influence of stock and bond markets, and are expected to have a diversification effect on a portfolio. They tend to maintain a relatively stable value against economic fluctuations and can potentially function as a risk hedge.

Real assets that have an inflation-hedging effect

Bonsai, being a tangible asset that cannot be digitized, has the characteristic of retaining its value even during times of inflation. Rare pieces, in particular, tend to increase in value over time.

A bonsai storage system that requires no maintenance.

With VONSAI's bonsai storage system, professional caretakers handle the proper management, so owners don't need to take care of their bonsai themselves.

How to Start a Bonsai Collection by Depositing Bonsai | 5 Easy Steps to Get Started

This guide explains the general steps involved in considering a bonsai collection, in a way that's easy for beginners to understand.

STEP 1 | Product Selection and Application

  • Reference amount:From 1 million yen (per bottle)
  • period:Consideration based on the premise of long-term holding.
  • the purpose:Asset formation, cultural preservation, etc.

STEP 2 | Select the bonsai tree to be used

  • Ratings and price range
  • species
  • Awards and author categories, etc.

STEP 3 | Conclude the purchase contract and the bonsai storage contract.

  • Acquire full ownership of the bonsai tree.
  • A management outsourcing agreement will be concluded as needed.
  • Insurance covers potential risks.

STEP 4 | Operation Start under Specialized Management

  • Storage and management in the optimal environment
  • Regular maintenance and care
  • Situation report via report

STEP 5 | Decision to sell or continue holding

  • Periodic valuation of market value
  • Proposal for optimizing the timing of the sale
  • Support for passing on assets to the next generation

The revenue structure of bonsai entrusted to others | How profits are made

The value you can enjoy from a bonsai collection entrusted to someone else.

Enjoyment of cultural value

You will have the opportunity to directly experience bonsai, a traditional Japanese culture.

  • A connection with traditional culture: Experience Japan's ancient arts and culture firsthand.
  • Understanding craftsmanship: An opportunity to learn about the techniques and philosophy of bonsai masters.
  • Experiencing the seasons: Feeling the changes in nature throughout the four seasons.

Quality maintenance through specialized management

A professional company will handle the proper management on behalf of the owner.

  • Storage in an optimal environment: Maintaining quality through temperature and humidity control.
  • Professional maintenance: Daily care such as pruning and watering.
  • Health monitoring: Pest and disease control and management of growth records.

Community participation opportunities

A network of bonsai enthusiasts and cultural inheritors.

  • Exhibition and viewing opportunities: Viewing experiences at museums and galleries
  • Educational content: Learning opportunities about bonsai culture and techniques
  • Networking event: Interaction among collectors with similar interests.

Risks and countermeasures for bonsai collection | For making informed purchasing decisions

While risks exist, they can be significantly mitigated with appropriate measures.

Measures to mitigate the risk of wilting and death

Risk details

Loss of value due to the death of a bonsai, which is a living organism.

Countermeasures
  • 24-hour monitoring system by specialized companies
  • Loss compensation through plant death insurance (conditional)
  • Distributed risk management through multiple management locations

Countermeasures against counterfeit and quality risks

Risk details

Purchasing worthless works

Countermeasures
  • Strict quality control through the VONSAI certification system
  • Authenticity Verification
  • Proof of origin using blockchain technology

Who is suited to collecting bonsai? | Suitability by personality type

This article will explain in detail who is suited to collecting bonsai trees.

Those who prefer long-term holdings

  • Asset building based on holding for 10 years or more
  • Patience that is not swayed by short-term price fluctuations

Those who prioritize asset diversification

  • I am considering alternative assets other than stocks and bonds.
  • Those who want to diversify their portfolio risk.
  • Those seeking stability through tangible assets

Those who value cultural values

  • Those interested in the preservation and transmission of Japanese culture
  • Those who prefer to hold assets with social significance
  • For those considering the transfer of valuable assets to the next generation

For those who want to own it without any hassle

  • For those considering starting a collection without specialized knowledge
  • Those who wish to entrust management to a specialist
  • For those who want to manage their assets while focusing on their main job.

Bonsai Market Trends | Future Growth Forecast

We will present data-driven market analysis and future forecasts.

Current state and forecast of the domestic market

  • Expansion from the traditional enthusiast market to the collector market
  • Growing interest from overseas collectors
  • Potential entry of institutional collectors

Expanding trend in overseas demand

  • Increased demand for cultural investment from wealthy Asians
  • Synergistic effect with the Zen and minimalism boom in Europe and the US

Analysis of the factors behind price increases

  • Increased scarcity (supply constraints)
  • International awareness is rising
  • Expanding demand for alternative investments among the wealthy
  • Increased demand for inflation hedging

Important Notes and Disclaimers

Regarding the purchase decision

  • The final decision regarding your purchase is your own responsibility.
  • This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an inducement to purchase.
  • When considering a purchase, please be sure to review the pre-contractual documents.

About risks

  • The principal is not guaranteed, and there is a possibility of losing your principal.
  • Past performance and trends do not guarantee future results.
  • Bonsai have their own unique risks (such as wilting, natural disasters, etc.).
  • Market conditions may result in outcomes different from those anticipated.

Other important matters

  • Digital certificates are not a payment method.
  • The number of tokens issued will be limited to less than 1 million per work.
  • The token price will be set at 1,000 yen or more.
  • Ownership is proven using blockchain technology.