Cherry Tree Projects

Annual JSO Spring Festival: April 3, 2022

12:00pm - 5:00pm (Ohio Union Performance Hall, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210)
Performances & Booths
Bus Shuttle available 10:30am - 5:00pm (first come, first serve)

Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory with Japan-America Society of Central Ohio: April 3, 2022

11:00am - 3:00pm (Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203)
Performances & Booths
Bus Shuttle available 10:30am - 5:00pm (first come, first serve)

2012: Centennial Celebration of the Gift of Trees

Background: In 2012, the Institute for Japanese Studies at The Ohio State University was pleased to work with the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio, and many other organizations to receive 20 Cherry Trees as part of the Centennial Celebration of the Gift of Trees from the government of Japan. This project allowed us to reflect on the history and significance of Japan-US friendship exchanges, including those relating to cherry trees, and was an excellent opportunity to think about the next 100 years of our friendship.
Summary of Project
Sponsors: The 2012 Japan-U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial Nationwide Tree Planting Initiative was sponsored by Pfizer, the Japan Commerce Association of Washington DC, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, 200Columbus The Bicentennial, Central Ohio Japanese Association of Commerce (COJAC), Columbus 2020, Corna Kokosing Construction Co., Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Hidaka USA, Inc., Honda of America, Institute for Japanese Studies, Japan-America Society of Central Ohio, Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, Jeni's Ice Cream, Mercer, Mozart's Bakery, U.S. Department of Education Title VI Grant to the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University, and Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP. The trees were provided by American Forests.