Okinawa Prefectural Park, Nago Central Park, & Park Resource Research Center
(March 28, 2015) In recent years, Okinawa Prefecture has given Taiwan Cherry trees to the U.S. Government as a symbol of friendship. To reciprocate this thoughtful gift, 150 Friendship Blossoms dogwood trees were planted in Okinawa Prefecture in March 2015. The mutual gifting symbolizes the respect and genuine friendship between Okinawa and the United States.