Sakura Cherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Wakayama; Specimen Tree’s Someiyoshino Flowers Spotted at Kimiidera Temple

Sakura Cherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Wakayama; Specimen Tree’s Someiyoshino Flowers Spotted at Kimiidera Temple

WAKAYAMA — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms have begun blooming in Wakayama, four days earlier than last year, according to the Wakayama Local Meteorological Office announced Wednesday. The blossoms are expected to reach full bloom in about a week to nine days.