Over one million people attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival each year.  But the cherry blossom trees, and Japanese culture, were not always embraced in the United States.

Over one million people attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival each year. But the cherry blossom trees, and Japanese culture, were not always embraced in the United States.

From handsaws to parades: D.C.’s cherry blossom trees weren’t always beloved

Retropod is a show for history-lovers, featuring stories about the past, rediscovered. Host Mike Rosenwald introduces you to history’s most colorful characters - forgotten heroes, overlooked villains, dreamers, explorers, world changers.

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From handsaws to parades: D.C.’s cherry blossom trees weren’t always beloved

From handsaws to parades: D.C.’s cherry blossom trees weren’t always beloved

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