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Cherry blossoms are a popular sightseeing event in Japan.

But as much as we love these pink flowers, they are not around for long.

On the other hand, some areas of Hokkaido are not expected to see sakuras in bloom before May.

cherry tree with buildings in the background

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The differences in dates across Japan is attributed to a phenomenon known as sakura front.

Weather News predicts that blossoms will arrive quite a bit earlier than usual this year.

h/t: [Sora News 24]

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map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast

map of japan with cherry blossom season start forecast