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From Washington to Yokohama, a century-old vision blooms anew — linking nations, memories, and the enduring poetry of cherry blossoms.

Scidmore Sakura, Where Blossoms Bridge Worlds and Generations

More than a century after Eliza Scidmore brought Japan’s cherry blossoms to Washington, their descendants return home. The Scidmore Sakura Sapling Project in Japan rekindles this cross-cultural legacy — uniting heritage, philanthropy, and the timeless beauty of renewal.