Cherry Trees - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville AR
N 36° 04.087 W 094° 10.283
15S E 394513 N 3992137
In 2012, five cherry trees were gifted to the University of Arkansas by Japan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. This plaque can be found in front of Ozark Hall.
Waymark Code: WMV84G
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2017
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"The five cherry trees are planted between Ozark Hall and Old Main to mark the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. They also recognize two decades of collaboration between the University of Arkansas and Shimane University, and are marked with a plaque embedded in a nearby sidewalk.
“Five is a very auspicious number in Japanese culture, and trees are important symbols of strength, resilience and longevity,” said Adams, an early participant in the Arkansas/Shimane exchange.
“These trees will remain with us as a fitting tribute to our lasting friendship with Shimane and with the people of Japan, and a good omen for many years of friendship to come.”
“It seems a fitting location,” said Gearhart. “Ozark Hall to the south is the new home of our International Education programs. It’s also home to our Honors College, which administers one of the largest study abroad endowments in the country. And to the north of us is Old Main, home of the Fulbright College, named for Senator J. William Fulbright. Fulbright was an Arkansas alumnus, a former president of the university and creator of the Fulbright International Exchange Program.” (above text from (
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The plaque reads as follows:
Celebrating 20 years of
cooperation and friendship
through international exchange
and the 100th anniversary
of the gift of cherry trees to the
United States of America from Japan
Consulate General of Japan in Nashville
Shimane University
Spring International Language Center
University of Arkansas
dedicated on the 18th of September 2012
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