Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida drew cheers and applause from U.S. lawmakers on Thursday when he announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the U.S. capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independenc...

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