Sunset Hill in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Centennial Anniversary of Japan's Gift of Cherry Trees
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 24, 2015
1. Centennial Anniversary of Japan's Gift of Cherry Trees Marker
of the gift of 3,000 Flowering Cherry Trees
from Japan to the United States.
To celebrate this Anniversary, the
Japanese Government repeated the gift to cities
throughout the United States
as a living reminder of 100 Years of
International Friendship.
These trees in Loose Park were presented
to the City of Kansas City, Missouri,
as a part of that gift.
Dedicated July 18, 2012
Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki
Consul General Yoshifumi Okamura
Erected 2012.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Horticulture & Forestry • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 2012.
Location. 39° 2.014′ N, 94° 35.653′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Sunset Hill. Marker and trees are in Loose Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City MO 64112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Home of the Kansas City Country Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Carolyne Farwell Fuller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Artillery (about 600 feet away); Confederate Position
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Also see . . .
1. Washington DC Cherry Blossom History. (Submitted on September 7, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Loose Park, KC MO. (Submitted on September 7, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Cherry Blossom. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 24, 2015
2. Centennial Anniversary of Japan's Gift of Cherry Trees Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
