During the official visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to Japan, the country's Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi announced plans to gift 250 cherry blossom trees to the U.S. capital. This decision is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, reports RIA Novosti.
Currently, Trump is in Japan and met with Emperor Naruhito yesterday.
“Next year, the United States will celebrate 250 years of its independence. Japan wants to celebrate this event with you. We will gift 250 cherry trees to the city of Washington,” the Prime Minister noted.
Additionally, Sanae Takahichi added that fireworks from Akita Prefecture will be used during the celebrations in the U.S.
