JinShari, an AI-powered bonsai management and aftercare platform, has officially launched a Proof of Concept (PoC), market research, and strategy development supported by Saitama City's 'Bonsai Business Creation Support Program' to address key challenges for enthusiasts. In collaboration with local nurseries, including those in Omiya Bonsai Village, we are validating a global aftercare service model. Full details of this initiative are available in our press release on PR TIMES. Additionally, to advance research on bonsai history and aesthetics as the intellectual foundation of this project, an academic crowdfunding campaign is currently underway on 'academist' (until Oct 29, 2026). Detailed background and research goals are featured on the project page, so please feel free to take a look!