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Cherry blossom🌸

Cherry blossom – or sakura - season in Tokyo is truly a magical experience. Thousands of trees burst into bloom, dousing the streets with stunning shades of pink. The flowers are a national obsession and people flock to parks to hold hanami parties and picnics to view and photograph them.

At the beginning of each year, the cherry blossom forecast is eagerly awaited. Broadcast on national television, viewers will anticipate when best to hold their hanami flower viewing parties. The 2022 cherry blossom season in Tokyo is forecast to begin on March 22. It normally takes about one week to 10 days from flowering to full bloom.