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- The cherry blossom season in Japan runs from late March to early May, with peak blooms moving north.
- In 2026, Japan's Meteorological Corporation used artificial intelligence to forecast blooms, predicting earlier peaks than in past years.
- Kyoto cherry blossoms are blooming earlier than ever.
- Tokyo's first bloom has shifted from March 29 to March 24 over 30 years.
- Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms are delayed due to harsh winter conditions.
