Among new plantings this spring are cherry trees, the gift of the Japanese Embassy to mark the centennial of Tokyo’s gift to the United States of more than 3,000 cherry trees planted at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. “The most reliable and readily available variety of flowering ch...
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo said it was disappointed by the visit. “Japan is a valued ally and friend,” the embassy said. “Nevertheless, the United States is disappointed that Japan’s leadership has taken an action that will exacerbate tensions with Japan’s neighbors.” Jeff Kingston, d...