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Author and historian Eric Rutkow discusses his book about the nation's trees and how they made our growth possible. U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-245-2726

Works by the great Japanese woodblock printmaker (1760-1849). Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Explore in two exhibitions -- "Hokusai: 36 Views of Mount Fuji" and "Masters of Mercy: Buddha's Amazing Disciples" -- how Katsushika Hokusai and Kano Kazunobu observed the clash and complementary of tradition and radical change in a culture thrust into modernity. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Approximately 20 prints and copperplates show Japanese artists' innovative uses of the European technique of mezzotint. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Kano Kazunobu's phantasmagoric paintings reflect the lives and deeds of the Buddha's 500 disciples, which have never before been displayed outside of Japan. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

The exhibit examines how the samurai went from being a feudal military class to serving as a vehicle for building bridges with the West. National Geographic Museum 1145 17th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-857-7588

During the Cherry Blossom Festival, advance reservations can be made for times between 10 and noon. Tidal Basin Circled by Independence Avenue, 15th Street SW and Ohio Drive, Washington, DC | 202-479-2426

Works from the library's collection -- including watercolor drawings, Japanese color-woodblock prints and books, photographs, editorial cartoons and posters -- illuminate the story of the trees, their historical significance and their continuing resonance in American culture. At the Jefferson Building. Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. 10 First St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-707-4604

Learn how a common crapemyrtle becomes a charming bonsai. U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-245-2726

More than 400 acres of various species of trees, flowers and plant life are on the arboretum's grounds. Includes a display of bonsai trees, as well as the potential use of plants as fuel. U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-245-2726