PM Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift

Cherry blossoms have become a beloved annual spectacle in Washington for both residents and visitors alike since Japan donated cherry trees to the city in 1912 as a symbol of friendship.

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File photo of cherry blossoms. PHOTO: PIXABAY

April 12, 2024

Cherry blossoms have become a beloved annual spectacle in Washington for both residents and visitors alike since Japan donated cherry trees to the city in 1912 as a symbol of friendship.

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