Yukio Ozaki

Yukio Ozaki (尾崎 行雄 Ozaki Yukio) December 24 1858–October 6 1954) was a liberal Japanese politician, born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Ozaki was opposed to militarism, and was imprisoned during both World Wars. He had strong links with the West, and visited famous actor William Gillette in Connecticut.Many of the cherry blossom trees, Japan's national flower, in the West Potomac Park surrounding the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. were donated by Ozaki (while mayor of Tokyo in 1912) and Dr. Jokichi Takamine. The occasion is marked by the National Cherry Blossom Festival. [1]
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