Washington DC July 26, 2021 5:29 pm This Japanese Torch Is Lit at the Start of Every National Cherry Blossom Festival On Independence Avenue, the Japanese Stone Lantern is one of the oldest outdoor Japanese artifacts in the Washington area, News4’s Tommy McFly reports. Local 2:51 Sarah Jakes Roberts reclaims power in new book tour 2:12 The Weekend Scene: Embassy tours, flower mart and more 2:24 National Cathedral's 85th Flower Mart fundraiser blooms this weekend 3:16 Show-stopping Kentucky Derby hats meet DC's own storied hat scene 6:01 Ometeo brings unique fajitas and Tex-Mex to Virginia