Cherry blossoms are predicted to bloom earlier than usual in Japan this year, particularly in northern areas. The Japan Weather Association forecasts blooms starting March 19 in Ehime, with varying dates across the country. Weathernews aligns with this prediction, highlighting specific bloom dates for cities across Japan. Weather forecasts will continue to be updated as new data emerges.
Cherry blossom season in Japan is anticipated to commence earlier than normal this year, particularly in northern regions. According to the Japan Weather Association’s forecast, the Somei-yoshino cherry variety is expected to begin blooming on March 19 in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, marking the earliest bloom in the country. Additionally, central Tokyo is projected to experience blooms starting on March 22, with cities like Kagoshima and Kochi to follow on March 23.
Further forecasts predict blooming dates for other cities: Fukuoka on March 24, Nagoya on March 25, and both Hiroshima and Osaka on March 27. In northern Japan, Sendai City is expected to see blooms on April 2, while Sapporo will experience blooming by April 25. The association indicates that blooms in cities such as Osaka and Fukuoka will begin around their usual time, whilst eastern and northern regions may witness blooms either on time or earlier than expected.
In parallel, Weathernews, a private weather firm, shared its forecast predicting blooms on March 23 in Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Kochi cities, followed by Hiroshima and central Tokyo on March 24, and Nagoya on March 25. Its predictions suggest blooming dates for Sendai on April 5 and Sapporo on April 24. Weathernews also noted that, generally, the gathering season will start on time in western and eastern Japan with potential for early blooms in the Tohoku region and northern Hokkaido.
The forecasts from different meteorological organizations will be routinely updated to provide real-time information on the blossoming period and peak blooming times based on the latest climatic data.
The cherry blossom season in Japan is expected to start earlier than usual, particularly in northern regions. Forecasts from both the Japan Weather Association and Weathernews indicate a variability in blooming dates, with significant anticipation for specific cities. Updates from weather information companies will continue to track these changes as the season approaches, ensuring that observers can plan accordingly for this celebrated natural phenomenon.
Original Source: www3.nhk.or.jp
