Cherry blossoms might be the belles of the ball, but there are plenty of other pretty, sweet-smelling plants on the National Mall.

If cherry blossoms are a cultural symbol of Japan, they are also Shillong’s pride. No wonder Japan is the official global partner country for the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival. This connection ...

The trees were a gift from Tokyo in 1912, and the present's symbolism of friendship is celebrated every year at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Events are held all around the D.C. area ...

A magnificent view of cherry blossoms against the backdrop of a mountain ... But for one man, the same scenery has a very different meaning. Takashi Matsuo saw that view 12 years ago when he ...

As he learned that they said the house “matched the scenery of cherry blossoms” and “should be preserved,” the thatched roof became a source of pride for him rather than a symbol of poverty.

Jordan and Japan on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a symbolic celebration featuring the planting of 70 cherry trees in Salah Al Din Park in Jabal Amman.The ...