More than 1.5 million visitors descend upon the nation's capital each year to admire the 3,000-plus trees. The annual festival held in March and April is full of events that honor both American and Japanese cultures and represents a close bond forged between the two countries that began with Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki's gift of the trees back in 1912. #cherryblossom #washingtondc #visitwashingtondc #washingtonian #igdc #beautifuldestinations #placestovisit #earthpix #yourshotphotographer #natgeotravel #washmagphoto #mydccool #popville #placestovisit #reelsexplore #dclife #naturephotography #cherryblossom #cherryblossomfestival