Downtown DC Business Improvement District
The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) is enhancing the ciyt's urban core by providing vital services such as hospitality, safety, maintenance, public space programming, streetscape, homeless services and transportation improvements, economic development and marketing and communications. The BID promotes Downtown DC as a world-class commercial, cultural and residential destination. The result is a vibrant, inviting and beautiful experience for residents, visitors and merchants, property owners and investors.
Government of the District of Columbia
The official site of the Government of the District of Columbia provides information such as services vital to District residents and their families, new museum exhibits, government contacts, and news from the D.C. government -- all at the user's fingertips. As the District continues its quest to become a world-class city, web users are invited to delve into the site that paves the way.
Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1957, the Society promotes greater understanding and networking between Americans and Japanese through its many cultural, public affairs, and educational programs. Serving the six million residents of the Nation's Capital region, the Society sponsors programs of national significance, including the Japan Bowl®, the Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival during the NCBF.
National Park Service - National Mall & Memorial Parks
The famous trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, signal the coming of Spring with an explosion of life and color surrounding the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin as well as the peninsula known as East Potomac Park, both parts of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. Officially established in 1965, National Mall & Memorial Parks contains some of the oldest protected park lands in the National Park Service. The areas within National Mall & Memorial Parks provides visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.
Destination DC
Destination DC serves as the lead organization to successfully manage and market Washington, DC as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination, with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historical communities. By developing and executing centralized and cohesive sales and marketing strategies, Destination DC generates economic development for the city through tourism and meetings.
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
For two exciting weeks, all of Philadelphia is in full bloom during Sakura Matsuri - the Cherry Blossom Festival. Be part of a centuries-old tradition of as the Japan-America Society of Greater Philadelphia brings together the best in Japanese art, cuisine, dance, fashion, flowers, music and much more.
International Cherry Blossom Festival - Macon, Georgia
For ten days each March, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime beauty and hundreds of unparalleled events and attractions. Event photos are available for purchase, click on the photo gallery to select your favorite Cherry Blossom festival pictures.
Brooklyn Botanical Garden Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)
In an activity-packed weekend, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden annually celebrates the arrival of spring and their exuberant cherry-blossom display.
Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival -- Essex County Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ
A week-long festival showcasing the cherry blossom trees that were gifted to Essex County Branch Brook Park more than 80 years ago. Festivities include the Annual Cherry Blossom Gala, bicycle tour of the blossoms, speakers series and a family day featuring demonstrations on origami, bonsai, and martial arts.
