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Big Island’s 20th annual Waimea cherry blossom fest celebrates Hawaii-Japan ties

The Big Island’s annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival marks the blooming of the area’s historic cherry trees with a Japanese tradition called hanami, which translates as “cherry blossom viewing party.” After enduring a seasonal winter chill, the 60-year-old cherry trees in the upcountry area east of the Kohala Coast typically bloom in February. The

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