She was struck by the loveliness of the Sakura,or cherry trees.

VOA: special.2011.04.08

Tourists elsewhere in the world, though, are trying to make the sakura (cherry blossom) a symbol of hope.

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C. is getting into the spirit with two special packages: Sakura and Cherry Blossom Give-A-Tree.

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This was in retaliation, some speculate, for Sakura tightening lending to Toyota's affiliated suppliers.

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