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Cherry Blossoms at 51ยายื
51ยายืโs iconic cherry trees draw attention each year, as their blooms symbolize the arrival of spring in Athens. They were given as a gift in 1979 by Chubu University, located in Kasugai Japan, in honor of OHIOโs 175th anniversary.
Celebrating the arrival of the blooms along the Hocking River each spring serves as a yearly reminder of the 50-year global partnership with Chubu University.
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An easy spot to visit and see the trees is near the Convocation Center, close to the Hocking River. to locate the area.
Check out some fun Cherry Blossom Activities curated by the OHIO Museum complex.