Japanese Pagoda

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The Japanese Pagoda stands proudly near the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, situated along the picturesque Tidal Basin in SW Washington, DC. Measuring an impressive 10' tall and consisting of nine majestic tiers crafted from granite, this ancient structure dates back to the year 1600. In a heartwarming gesture, Mayor Ryozo Kiranuma of Yokohama, Japan, gifted the pagoda to the people of Washington, D.C., in 1957 as a symbol of goodwill. Upon its arrival in the United States, the pagoda came packaged in crates with no assembly instructions, but local experts from the Library of Congress and others joined forces to ensure its proper installation. After months of diligent work, the Japanese Pagoda was officially dedicated on April 21, 1958, becoming an integral part of Washington's rich cultural landscape. In Japan, pagodas like this one are traditionally erected as commemorative tributes, paying homage to significant events and figures in the country's history.