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International Business Times
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Litty Simon

Japan's Gift Of 250 Cherry Trees To Replace Washington's Lost Greenery

Japan has pledged to gift the U.S. with 250 new cherry trees as a replacement for those set to be uprooted during the reconstruction of the deteriorating seawall surrounding Washington D.C.'s iconic Tidal Basin.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced this generous contribution during his official visit to the White House, where President Joe Biden warmly welcomed him for talks and a state dinner. The symbolic gesture, timed to coincide with the U.S.'s 250th anniversary in 2026, underscores the timeless and thriving bond between the two nations, US News reported.

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