"Japan Donates 250 Cherry Trees to Washington, D.C. for Tidal Basin Restoration"
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the gift of 250 new cherry trees to the United States, commemorating the country's 250th anniversary and to replace some trees being removed for sea wall restoration near the Tidal Basin. The gesture symbolizes the enduring U.S.-Japan relationship, with three trees already planted at the White House. The visit and state dinner at the White House mark a renewed focus on military and defense coordination between the two nations.
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