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Tokyo's Cherry Blossoms Peak: A Stunning Spring Spectacle

3/31/2025

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Tokyo's cherry blossom season reached its breathtaking peak on Monday, drawing crowds eager to witness the stunning "sakura" trees in full bloom. The beloved "somei yoshino" variety dazzles under the spring sun, while climate change prompts earlier blossoms. With a weak yen fueling tourism, 36.8 million visitors last year embraced this ephemeral beauty.

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Tokyo's cherry blossom season reached its breathtaking peak on Monday, drawing crowds eager to witness the stunning "sakura" trees in full bloom. The beloved "somei yoshino" variety dazzles under the spring sun, while climate change prompts earlier blossoms. With a weak yen fueling tourism, 36.8 million visitors last year embraced this ephemeral beauty.