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History of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

History of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

If you’ve been to Washington, D.C. in the last week, then you probably know that the National Cherry Blossom Festival is now ongoing. It’s a tradition dating back to 1912, commemorating the gift of Japanese cherry trees made to the District of Columbia by none other than then-Mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki. A symbol of … Continue reading History of the National Cherry Blossom Festival →