Philadelphia shows its romantic side as cherry blossoms paint the city in shades of pink and white. While Washington, D.C., is a well-known destination for the seasonal bloom, Philadelphia’s cherry ...

The Somei-Yoshino cherry blossom trees that line Inui Street running north to south through the palace grounds will peak during the period.

In 1912, Japanese citizens donated 3,000 cherry blossom trees, which are not native to North America, to Washington, D.C., as a symbol of friendship between Japan and the U.S.

Lake Park will add 20 Sargent cherry trees to its expansive grounds as symbols of the city’s growing friendship with sister city Misato, Japan.