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National Cherry Blossom Festival

(DC)(MD)(VA) The four-week festival celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan and the beauty of DC's iconic cherry blossom trees with diverse and creative programming. Events will be happening throughout the DC metro area.

Under the Cherry Trees: From Old Japan to Washington, D.C.

Japan Information and Cultural Center 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100, Washington

(DC) (Japan Information and Cultural Center) In Japan, people have long strolled under masses of cherry blossoms in a springtime tradition known as hanami (花見; flower viewing). Today, millions of people enjoy a similar experience in Washington, D.C., made possible through the combined efforts of Japanese and American individuals who shared a vision. Local writer Diana Parsell, author of Eliza ...