Former primary school teacher and World War II historian Masatoshi Asari has sent cherry trees around the world from his base in Hokkaido, in part to help atone for Japan's actions during the war. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/09/japan/masatoshi-asari-cherry-blossoms/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #masatoshiasari #sakura