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Story summary
- Japan's Meteorological Corporation uses AI to forecast sakura blooms earlier than before.
- A Kyoto record spanning 1,200 years shows blooms arriving earlier, with Tokyo's first bloom moving from March 29 to March 24.
- In 2026, Japan's trees bloom five to seven days ahead of historical averages, while South Korea's are nearly four days early.
- Washington, D.C. delayed blooms due to harsh winter conditions, highlighting warming trend variability.
