Cherry Blossoms

As cherry blossom season comes to an end and petals start to blanket D.C.’s streets, it’s worth noticing the cherry trees’ resilience. These trees have seen it all, from flooding and harsh winds to hoards of visitors each year. The average lifespan for a cherry tree is about 40 years, but many trees in the District and surrounding areas...

The National Cherry Blossom Festival parade was drawing crowds Saturday, and the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival will be going on all weekend. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

President Joe Biden shared the news with reporters gathered at the welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and first lady Yuko Kishida. 

Spring is a time for renewal and fresh starts, and Japan and the United States celebrated both with a Wednesday morning announcement: Japan has gifted 250 new cherry trees to the U.S.

More than 200 guests are expected at the swanky affair being held Wednesday to honor Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and relations between the United States and Japan.

The White House will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko, during their visit to the United States. Here’s a preview.

News4’s Juliana Valencia and Chuck Bell crossed the finish line with 17,000 runners in Washington, D.C.

Metrorail will open two hours early this Sunday for the 2024 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run, WMATA said. The rail system will open at 5 a.m. to help runners and spectators get to the race, which starts from the grounds of the Washington Monument. The race is accessible from the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. The closest station is…

Cherry blossom festivities continue with the Blossom Kite Festival, which is expected to bring thousands of people to the National Mall. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

The NPS has to remove Stumpy from his spot on the southeast side of the Tidal Basin, but his story isn’t over just yet. News4’s Maggie More shares the steps the U.S. National Arboretum will use to create Stumpy clones. 

A Southeast D.C. native has created more than 30 cherry blossom murals across the District.

Silver Lyan’s head bartender joined News4 in the studio to showcase the restaurant’s spring menu inspired by Japanese culture.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off for 2024 with music, crowds and beautiful blooms. Freixys Casado reports.

Stumpy’s long fight against the rising tides near the Tidal Basin comes to an end in May. There’s nothing the NPS can do to save him. But the National Arboretum is working to preserve his legacy through propagation. Here’s how it works.

The National Park Service says that the weather can affect the delicate blossoms, but the water could weigh down the petals and keep strong winds from blowing them away this afternoon. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

This weekend could be your last chance to see the cherry blossoms at their best this year. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on how to soak in the season, even with rain in the forecast for Saturday.

Get your new and old friends together for a packed weekend in the D.C. area. News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do.

Time is potentially running out to see the cherry blossoms at peak bloom around the Tidal Basin. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

From flowers to whiskey to a traffic-stopping 10-Miler mascot, D.C. residents are sending Stumpy out on his last peak bloom with a bang.

It’s the tree that looks decrepit, but is still full of life. NBC News’s Hallie Jackson reports.