Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” usually reach their peak in late March to early April, as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. Many Japanese enjoy walking or picnicking under the trees.
Cherry blossom spotters from the Japanese government announced Monday the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower in three cities, marking the official start of the season.
Japan Meteorological Agency officials examined the benchmark tree of … [990 chars]
Source: Los Angeles Times | Published: 2026-03-16T15:15:48Z
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