Top > Japan-U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial
The year 2012 marks the centennial anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees from Japan to the United States. The cherry blossom trees, including some of the original ones from 1912, bloom beautifully every spring at the Tidal Basin along the Potomac River in Washington D.C. Various events are held during that season with the cooperation of numerous individuals and organizations from both countries, and more than a million people visit Washington D.C. every year from around the United States and around the world to see and cherish the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Over the years, the cherry blossom trees have encouraged exchanges between the two nations as well as contributed to a deeper understanding of Japan.
A series of events celebrating this centennial are being organized to promote cultural and people-to-people exchanges, thereby strengthening one of the main pillars of the Japan-U.S. alliance. Through these events, people from Japan and the United States will have the opportunity to reflect on the legacy of exchanges and the importance of relations between the two countries. This initiative will also lay a solid foundation for another of 100 years of Japan-U.S. friendship.
(Reference Cited - the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website: Japan-U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial
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The Embassy of Japan in the United States and all the Consulates-General in the United States appreciate your organization’s interest in the Centennial Celebration by requesting use of the Centennial Logo.
To be part of the Japan- U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial, please send an application form below. Then we will review the information according to the terms of acceptance.
- Terms of Acceptance
1. In general, the event shall be organized between January 1, 2012 ? December 31, 2012, in the jurisdiction of the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.
2. The event shall be contributing to promoting mutual interaction, enhancing mutual understanding, and strengthening friendship in various fields between Japan and the United States of America.
3. The content and aim of the event shall be easily comprehensible and the event shall be highly realizable.
4. The activity shall not be aimed at promoting a certain ideology, conviction or religion; and shall not be damaging public order and moral values.
5. The organizing body shall be responsible for all aspects ?including all expenses- of the event.
If we accept your application, you will be issued the Centennial Logo for use. You may use the Centennial logo after you receive its files.
- Application Form (Word)
/ (PDF)
<<Contact>>
The Consulate-General of Japan in Denver
Contact: Kayuki Takei (Ms.)
1225 17th Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202 USA
Phone: 303-534-1151 Fax: 303-534-3393
E-mail: kayuki.takei@mofa.go.jp
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