Cherry Blossom Lore Trivia
From the 1912 gift to the 'Cherry Tree Rebellion,' prove you're the ultimate blossom boss before the petals (and your memory) inevitably drift away.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
The Japanese tradition of hanami, which often involves picnics and parties under blooming sakura trees, literally translates to what in English?
Flower viewing
In 1912, as a symbol of friendship, which nation gifted the city of Washington D.C. the first 3,000 cherry trees planted along the Tidal Basin?
Japan
Over 3,000 trees surround which Washington, D.C. landmark that serves as the focal point for peak bloom during the National Cherry Blossom Festival?
The Tidal Basin
What specific term is used in Japan to refer to flowering cherry trees and their iconic spring blossoms?
Sakura
For which historical conflict was the National Cherry Blossom Festival suspended between 1942 and 1946?
World War II