A distinguished Japanese goodwill delegation expressed their gratitude and honored the Taft family and by simply planting an American Dogwood tree.

Mayor Yukio Ozaki, Lord Mayor of Tokyo, presented President Taft and the people of the United States with a gift of 3,000 cherry trees in 1912.

Inga Guen is a fashion consultant for Fox News and a boutique owner. Inga brought twenty-two of Washington's female socialites to model the finest European old and new couture clothes.

At the end of the week is the National Cherry Blossom black-tie Gala.

The Cherry Blossom Festival provides a rare opportunity for pangeant princesses to visit the Japanese Embassy and learn about Japan's culture.

Fourteen years ago Hiroki Ikeda attended Cherry Blossom Festival Events and realized that more authentic Japanese cultural events were needed to enhance the annual event.

The Cherry Blossom Parade is an exciting traditonal moment for Washingtonians.

A collection of photography of Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Festival

The festival will provide a unique and fun-filled immersion experience into Japanese culture through its many performances, exhibits and activites showcasing traditional and contemporary arts of Japan. The 12th Street Sakura Matsuri, one of the largest Japanese festivals in the United States

Everyone in DC looks forward to the first cherry blossoms heralding the arrival of Spring in the city.