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EVERY MARCH, throngs of local and foreign visitors flock to parts of Japan for the most wonderful time of the year – spring, also known as the cherry blossom season.
In Japanese culture, this is when hanami (enjoying the transient beauty of flowers) is practiced, through outdoor picnics or parties beneath the cherry trees during daytime or at night.
This is why the cherry blossom forecast, usually announced every year by the country’s weather bureau, is important. The estimated viewing dates are based on data collected in previous years, especially latest years 2016 and 2017.
The blossoms usually take a week to reach full bloom once flowering has begun and that full bloom also lasts around a week. Because the blossoms only last a week or two, the forecast is watched closely by those planning hanami.
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For travelers, the forecast allows for proper planning of your journey so you will not miss the beautiful pastel-colored splendor.
If you are thinking of going to Japan to have a little hanami party of your own, here is when and where you can view the springtime magic.
Tokyo
Location: Shinjuku Garden.
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Flowering: March 17, 2019.
Full bloom: March 24, 2019.
Osaka
Location: Expo ’70 Park.
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Flowering: March 20, 2019.
Full bloom: March 27, 2019.
Fukuoka
Location: Nishi Park.
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Flowering: March 19, 2019.
Full bloom: March 27, 2019.
Hiroshima
Location: Peace Memorial Park.
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Flowering: March 22, 2019.
Full bloom: March 29, 2019.
Nara
Location: Mount Yoshino.
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Flowering: March 23, 2019.
Full bloom: March 28, 2019.
Aomori
Location: Hirosaki Park.
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Flowering: April 17, 2019.
Full bloom: April 22, 2019.
Nagano
Location: Takato Castle Park.
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Flowering: April 4, 2019.
Full bloom: April 10, 2019.
Fuji Five Lakes
Location: Chureito Pagoda.
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Flowering: April 9, 2019.
Full bloom: April 15, 2019.
Fukushima
Location: Miharu Takizakura.
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Flowering: April 2, 2019.
Full bloom: April 6, 2019.
Okayama
Location: Okayama Korakuen.
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Flowering: March 23, 2019.
Full bloom: March 30, 2019.
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