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More than 100 of Washington’s iconic cherry trees to be axed

March 23, 2024 by Arshad Majeed

By Ashraf Khalil | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The sun is setting on Stumpy, the gnarled old cherry tree that has become a social media phenom. This year’s cherry blossom festivities in Washington will be the last for Stumpy and more than 100 other cherry trees that will be cut down as part of a … Read more

We invite you to get ready for this year’s cherry blossom parties

March 15, 2024 by Scott Martin

This year has already seen unseasonably warm weather, and it seems the 桜 (sakura, cherry blossoms) are eager to show themselves. That means you’re going to have to start preparing for your 花見 (hanami, blossom viewing) parties earlier as well. Despite its name being a simple combination of 花 (hana, flower) and 見 (mi), from … Read more