For more than a century, Washington’s cherry blossoms have carried meaning beyond their spring beauty. Gifted by Tokyo in the early 20th century, the trees became a symbol of friendship between Japan and the United States. Each March, that history draws millions of visitors to Washington, DC, where the city briefly disappears beneath a canopy of pale pink blooms. Witnessing the cherry blossoms from the water has long been a dream. The short bloom window in early spring makes timing…
