Photogallery from Previous Years * Map of Cherry Blossoms Arcoss the USA
The year 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry blossom trees from the people of Japan to the people of the United States. Planted in Washington, D.C. in 1912, these cherry blossom trees have become a symbol of the warm relationship between Japan and the U.S. for the past century. We are trying to utilize the occasion of the Centennial to expand our friendship.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF) Committee, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, the National Conference of State Societies (NCSS), Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C., and the Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with Japan-related and other relevant organizations across the nation, are planning such initiatives as follows:
- Application for Use of the Centennial Logo
The Embassy of Japan in the United States and all the Consulates-General in the United States appreciate your organization’s interest in the Centennial Celebration and use of the Centennial Logo. Please use the application form below:
Application for use of the Centennial Logo
- Commemorative landscape enhancement of initial gifting site in Tidal Basin along the Potomac River, where first cherry blossom trees were planted in 1912
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Major events and exhibitions introducing Japanese culture
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Nationwide cherry blossom tree planting initiative (planting thousands of cherry blossom trees in local communities and schools across the nation to strengthen Japan-U.S. friendship)
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Promotion of intellectual exchanges between Japan and the U.S.
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Cherry Blossoms across the U.S.
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Further info on planned initiatives for the Cenennial
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Events at 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival
