As cherry blossom season peaks at the University of Washington (UW), its stunning blooms attract visitors from around the world.
Warmer weather brings UW cherry blossoms to life
The rain cleared over the weekend, and the sun emerged, bringing a vibrant display of delicate pink and white blossoms to the University of Washington’s (UW) iconic Yoshino cherry trees.
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Eina Kwon was eight months pregnant when she was shot and killed on June 13 near the Belltown restaurant that she and her husband, Sung Kwon, owned.
Cherry trees return to Pike Street
In a gesture honoring the historical ties between the City of Seattle and Japan, eight new cherry blossom trees have been planted on Pike Street, between 1st and 2nd avenues.
‘Longest Sushi Roll’ reenactment successful
At the 38th Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival held on April 21-23, people of all cultures flooded the Seattle Center Armory to learn about Japanese culture and to watch a reenactment of the 1997 attempt to break the world record for the longest sushi roll.