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

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

    (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 ...