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Japan's cherry blossom season begins

Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Earlier Than Ever. Guess Why

The first blossoms of the season popped open last week in Tokyo. At the Yasukuni Shrine, a lone Somei Yoshino tree revealed just enough blooms—five, to be exact—for the Japan Meteorological Agency to declare the 2025 cherry blossom (also called sakura) season officially underway.

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Japan Confirms The Beginning Of Cherry Blossom Aka Sakura Season For 2025

The cherry blossom season announcement comes just a day after Japan witnessed its first bloom of the year in the southwestern city of Kochi, on the island of Shikoku. 1. Yoshino, Kansai – Famous for its breathtaking hillside covered in sakura trees. 2. Maruyama Park, Kyoto – A perfect spot for nighttime cherry blossom viewing.

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D.C. cherry blossom maps show where to see the iconic trees as they hit peak bloom

Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open. The National Park Service, which tracks the blooming of the trees each year, predicts peak bloom will be between March 28 and 31 this year.

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'God's way of smiling at us': Iconic DC cherry blossoms create lasting joy, new beginnings

The Potomac, Maryland, native’s quinceañera isn’t until mid-May, but she was intent on taking photos for her 15th birthday celebration during the few days when cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin ...

Crowds in Tokyo brave chilly weather for cherry blossoms

Crowds brave unseasonably cool weather to enjoy Tokyo's cherry blossom trees in full bloom :: March 31, 2025:: Tokyo, Japan:: ...

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Hidden cherry blossom gems in the Asia-Pacific

As cherry blossom season peaks at the University of Washington (UW), its stunning blooms attract visitors from around the ...

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Haas unveils cherry blossom-themed livery for F1 Japanese GP

Haas has unveiled a special cherry blossom livery ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, in what could be ...

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Cherry blossom season officially kicks off in Japan as first flowers bloom

Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital.