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Tokyo's Cherry Blossom Trees Collapse, No Injuries Reported

4/4/2026

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Two aging Somei Yoshino cherry trees collapsed in Tokyo during the cherry blossom season, one in Kinuta Park and another at Chidorigafuchi greenway.
The Kinuta Park tree, over 60 years old, damaged a fence.
The Chidorigafuchi greenway tree nearly fell into the Imperial Palace moat, with no injuries.
Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, according to a Tokyo metropolitan official.

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Two aging Somei Yoshino cherry trees collapsed in Tokyo during the cherry blossom season, one in Kinuta Park and another at Chidorigafuchi greenway.
The Kinuta Park tree, over 60 years old, damaged a fence.
The Chidorigafuchi greenway tree nearly fell into the Imperial Palace moat, with no injuries.
Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, according to a Tokyo metropolitan official.