The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration

Exploring the cultural significance of cherry blossoms, this book delves into their historical cultivation in Japan over the past millennium and their symbolic role in U.S.-Japan relations. It highlights the festivals that celebrate these trees in cities like Tokyo and Washington, D.C., showcasing their beauty as a sign of spring and romance. Additionally, the book provides a guide to notable cherry blossom collections and viewing locations across both nations, emphasizing their importance in diplomacy and landscape enhancement.