"Japan Donates 250 Cherry Trees to Replace Those Lost in Tidal Basin Construction"

Japan is gifting the United States 250 cherry trees to replace those being removed for construction around Washington's Tidal Basin, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the two countries. The gift was announced by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his visit to the White House, where he and President Joe Biden discussed the Pacific security situation. The cherry trees, originally gifted in 1912, draw over a million visitors to Washington each spring and serve as a symbol of the strong alliance between Japan and the U.S.