Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and Sakura Matsuri

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, established in 1910, encompasses cultivated gardens, research collections, and public programs on its 52-acre site. Its Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, created in 1915, is one of the oldest Japanese-style gardens in the Western Hemisphere, and the garden hosts the annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) celebrating Japanese culture each spring. The institution combines horticulture, conservation, and educational outreach as part of Brooklyn's cultural landscape.