US EditionTokyo's cherry blossom season officially begins
- On Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency declared the official start of the cherry blossom season in Tokyo, five days earlier than the average year.
- Warmer-than-Usual temperatures since mid-February triggered the early flowering, arriving five days ahead of the average March 24 date recorded last year.
- During a 2 p.m. inspection at Yasukuni Shrine, JMA officials counted 61 open blossoms on the agency's official 'Somei Yoshino' sample tree.
- Public official Taira Toru expressed hope for peace amid global turmoil, stating, "with the situation in Iran right now... I really hope that peace will come again."
- Weathernews Inc. expects flowering in Tohoku and Hokkaido by April, though the earliest recorded bloom date remains March 14, which occurred in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
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Cherry blossom season begins when at least five flowers bloom on the tree at Yasukuni Shrine.
Tokyo meteorologists on Thursday officially declared the start of the much-loved and anticipated cherry blossom season in the Japanese capital, as residents prepare for outdoor picnics beneath the stunning blossoms.
The streets of Tokyo are filled with life and pink blossoms. On Thursday, the Japanese weather service officially announced the beginning of the cherry blossom: "Today, the blossoming of the Yoshino cherry tree was observed," the message said. For many residents, this means the start of the popular Hanami season, where families and friends flock to the parks for a picnic. The official announcement takes place as soon as at least five flowers hav…
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