15 things to do and see in D.C. for cherry blossom season
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The “nation’s greatest springtime celebration” is in the nation’s capital. The tradition started in 1912 when the mayor of Tokyo gave 3,000 cherry trees to the U.S. as a sign of friendship. This year’s event lasts until April 16.
Kite extravaganza on the National Mall
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The Blossom Kite Festival is a favorite event. Actually, the National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off the kite season. Various competitions and demonstrations keep visitors entertained. People can bring their own kites. Kids have the opportunity to make a kite to fly on the Public Field.
Sake tasting
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This is the time to celebrate everything Japanese, and sake is one of the culture’s best known exports. You can sample sake at many of the festival’s events. Explore the world of sake (and its close relative shÅchÅ«) and find out why so many people all over the world love this drink.
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