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- Cherry blossom season in Japan officially began on March 16, 2026, per the Kochi regional meteorological observatory, with blooms at Kochi Castle.
- This year marks the third consecutive early blooming, with Somei Yoshino flowering six days before the average and seven days before 2025.
- The Gifu observatory noted blooms nine days ahead of the average.
- With temperatures expected to remain steady, full bloom is anticipated within a week.
