The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed the first blooming of a cherry blossom on Monday, when the specimen tree of the Somei Yoshino at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine had more than five blossoms ...

An official from the Japan Meteorological Agency carefully examined the specimen tree of Somei Yoshino variety at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine and announced that more than five blossoms — the minimum ...

The tree is a sample specimen that was being monitored by the agency at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine. A day earlier, on March 23, the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms started to bloom in Kochi and ...

Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the country for the second consecutive year. At least six cherry blossom buds opened up on the specimen tree ...

The blooming of Sakura is a nationwide event, with people gathering in parks for hanami—traditional cherry blossom viewing parties. From Tokyo’s bustling Ueno Park to the tranquil gardens of ...