During a meeting with US President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced his intention to donate 250 cherry trees to Washington on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Trump is on a three-day official visit to Japan. On Monday, he met with Japanese Emperor Naruhito. "Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence. Japan would like to join the United States in celebrating this anniversary.
We will donate 250 cherry trees to the city of Washington," the Prime Minister said. According to Sanae Takaichi, fireworks from Akita Prefecture will also be used in the United States.
