Pay Tribute with a Planting
Memorial Tree Donations Now Available
Planting a cherry tree is a beautiful and meaningful way to both enrich cultural ties and honor a loved one’s memory. Learn how you can now donate a cherry tree and commemorate the occasion with a memorial plaque. Read more.
Why Operation 2000 Cherry Trees?
A message from the Chair
It happened on March 11, 2011. A massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan. The photos displayed on the television were totally unbelievable, and I felt as if I was watching a science fiction movie. Read More.
A Bond is Cultivated
On March 11, 2011, Japan was devastated by the largest recorded earthquake to ever hit the island nation. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami claimed 15,854 lives, left 3274 missing, and became the most expensive natural disaster in world history.
The rescue, cleanup, and rebuilding effort has been massive, but thanks to the quick actions of the United States military and the generosity of the American people, Japan is now on the rise again.
The goal of the Operation 2000 Cherry Tree Project is simple.
We ask that you join us in our effort to plant 2000 cherry trees in Ohio as a symbol of Japan’s gratitude for the help of our American friends.
Thank you, American Soldiers in Operation Tomodachi.
Thank you, Friends in America.
We send you Cherry Blossoms as a symbol of our Gratitude.
This is for you.