Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced during his state visit to the White House that Japan will donate 250 new cherry blossom trees to the United States. The gesture is in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the U.S.'s independence. This donation comes as a replacement for cherry trees being removed from Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin for a rehabilitation project.
It was over a century ago that the first cherry blossom trees were gifted to the people of the United States by the people of Japan. Every year, we celebrate them as a continued symbol of friendship and unity between our great nations. 🌸 https://t.co/oLIKE6wdPe
Japan is giving the U.S. 250 new cherry trees to help replace the hundreds that are being ripped out this summer as construction crews work to repair the crumbling seawall around the capital's Tidal Basin. https://t.co/3hocpwcQ9C
The Prime Minister of Japan extended a “gesture of friendship” by providing the U.S. capital with more cherry blossoms. Read more: https://t.co/6KaAxuqOFM https://t.co/WtX9qB9NRU
The cherry trees were first planted in 1912 as a symbol of friendship between Japan and the U.S. https://t.co/Ouq4DgOwOj
Japan is giving the United States 250 new cherry trees to help replace the hundreds that are being ripped out this summer as construction crews work to repair the crumbling seawall around the capital's Tidal Basin. https://t.co/xVDsM5bKSR
Happy Cherry Blossom season https://t.co/JBdzUbTxar
Japan to give Washington new cherry trees to replace ones lost to construction https://t.co/NS6fAqNeub https://t.co/NS6fAqNeub
As nearly 160 cherry blossom trees will be cut down in Washington, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Japan will donate 250 cherry blossom trees to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. https://t.co/mgunohT7NK https://t.co/Mqvchf6MUl
250 new cherry trees coming to Washington, D.C., from Japan https://t.co/NUKQmpodxL
'Magnificent': Japan gifts more cherry trees to Washington as token of enduring friendship https://t.co/HUXt3NkdmZ
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift https://t.co/F8yqXpAvk3 https://t.co/EUL89vLWvV
Lawmakers erupt in cheers as Japanese prime minister announces that 250 new cherry trees are gifted to DC after the capital spends $113MILLION to chop down the beloved cherry blossoms - including iconic 'Stumpy' - to repair the crumbling Tidal Basin https://t.co/MDwxwSWABv https://t.co/LBM5FX0EQW
Biden said that “every spring, cherry blossoms bloom across the city thanks to a gift from Japan of 3,000 cherry trees over a century ago. People travel all over our country and the world to see these magnificent blossoms.” https://t.co/zm6Cc9Z3DT
“These Japanese-born cherry trees have been sounding the arrival of spring to the city every year for over 110 years. … I decided to send 250 new cherry trees to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States." https://t.co/zm6Cc9YvOl
Japan to give 250 cherry trees to replace those being removed from D.C.’s Tidal Basin https://t.co/rLvkSEE369 https://t.co/WjdfU0SO2u
“The cherry trees along the Potomac River are a symbol of the friendship between Japan and the United States.” https://t.co/zm6Cc9YvOl
A touching gesture that represents our ever-blooming friendship and diplomacy with Japan. I like to think that one of these new 250 cherry trees could be the next "Stumpy." https://t.co/dHgT82pvJS
Japan gifts 250 new cherry trees to D.C., replacing those to be removed for repairs https://t.co/2e3VeqjY1d
Mr. Kishida said that the number of trees being given honors America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. https://t.co/zm6Cc9YvOl
#Spring in Japan bursts with cherry blossoms, each #sakura variety telling a unique story of renewal and beauty.🌺 From the iconic #Yoshino to the elegant Weeping Sakura, the vibrant Ukon, and the late-blooming Kikuzakura in Kenrokuen Garden, every bloom adds to the spectacle.🌸 https://t.co/u0OUP17Gm0
The first of the District’s cherry trees was installed in 1912 as a gift from Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki. Eventually, 3,000 were planted in the city, including on the grounds of the White House, according to the National Park Service. https://t.co/zm6Cc9YvOl
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio: "The National Park Service is undertaking a rehabilitation project in the Tidal Basin. As a gesture of friendship, Japan will provide 250 cherry trees that will be planted there in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of your independence." https://t.co/VCMtPQ6lQD
Japan is giving the U.S. 250 cherry trees, which will replace the trees being removed from around the Tidal Basin in the nation's capital, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced during his state visit to the White House. https://t.co/pMSxCuK0XZ
"As a gesture of friendship, Japan will provide 250 cherry trees that will be planted there, in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of your independence." -PM Kishida at the joint meeting of the U.S. Congress 🇯🇵🌸🇺🇸 https://t.co/jXipX0UXWc
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in his welcome ceremony at the White House that Japan will donate 250 new cherry blossom trees to the United States. https://t.co/AzrrbA1JXS
Kishida gets a big standing ovation from Congress when he mentions Japan will donate 250 cherry blossom saplings to be planted around the Tidal Basin, after many were uprooted for a rehabilitation project
Kishida gets a big standing ovation from Congress when he mentions Japan will donate 250 saplings to be planted around the Tidal Basin, after many were uprooted for a rehabilitation project
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida announces a gift of 250 new cherry blossom trees for the Tidal Basin to celebrate the U.S.'s upcoming 250th birthday in a couple years
Japan to give 250 cherry trees to replace those being removed from D.C.'s Tidal Basin https://t.co/59Jrk3uxwd