Cherry Blossom Princess Program

📸: Snapshots from the Cherry Blossom Congressional Reception 🌸

The National Conference of State Societies is a congressionally chartered organization that brings together state and territory societies in the Capitol Region. We are grateful for our partnership with Congressional leaders that support our Cherry Blossom Delegates each year.

It was a delight to have , alumna of the Cherry Blossom program join us at the reception.

An additional thank you to all the Members of Congress who escorted our delegates last night and to the for their steadfast partnership.

Stepping into diplomacy and dialogue 🌸✨

We were honored to visit the US Department of State, and hear from Cate Dillon, the State Department’s White House Liaison. The visit was an inspiring reminder of the power of cultural exchange, leadership, and global connection.
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A huge thank you to Cate, for speaking to the delegates and to the State Department’s Public Engagement team for coordinating the visit!!

Princess Spottings at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave!! 🌸✨

2026 Wreath Laying at the Japanese American Memorial 🌸
A special thank you to the for this year’s beautiful wreath! ✨

2026 Wreath Laying the Japanese American Memorial 🌸

We’re still thinking about the amazing time we had with yesterday!! 🌸✨
A special thank you to Sueellen Brazil, the 55th international president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, for opening your home to us and hosting a wonderful luncheon!

It is always an honor for each Cherry Blossom Program class to attend the Cherry Blossom Reception at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence. Last evening’s reception was filled with conversation, laughter, and the beauty of the ongoing American-Japanese friendship. 🇺🇸 🇯🇵

Thank you to Ambassador Shigeo Yamada for so graciously hosting us! 🌸✨
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Yesterday while visiting the Japanese Embassy, our Princesses had the opportunity to try-on traditional Japanese Kimonos and learn about the significance and different types of kimonos! 👘
A heartfelt thank you to the and for hosting us and this very special experience and learning opportunity!! 🌸✨

The 2026 is off to an amazing start!! 🌸

A massive thank you to the and for hosting us. We had an amazing time visiting! ✨