Sakura Cherry Tree Project

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sakura-cherry-tree-project

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the specific tree cultivars?Beni-yutaka (vibrant pink), Tai-haku (large white), and Somei-yoshino (pale pink)
2. What is the source of trees?Donated by private sector entities in Japan
3. Why does Japan give cherry trees to the UK?The trees help build friendship, show respect, and let people in the UK enjoy and learn about Japanese traditions.
4. What kinds of cherry trees are planted in the project?Three varieties are used: Beni-yutaka with bright pink blossoms, Tai-haku with large white petals, and Somei-yoshino with delicate pale pink flowers.

Cultural Diplomacy: The practice of using cultural exchange to foster mutual understanding and positive relations between nations.
Soft Power: The ability of a country to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or payment.
Bilateral Relations: The relationship and interactions between two countries.