Cherry blossom in Japan is here!
This year, the cherry blossoms in japan seems to go hand in hand with a desire that crowds in every nook and cranny: the long-awaited arrival of the spring . Although this time, contemplate the most evocative flowers , an event also known by the term of Hanami , not only corresponds to the start of one of the most anticipated seasons of the year, but also anticipates it.
This has been determined by Japan Meteorological Agency , known by its acronym in English JMC, last Thursday, March 11, when it published its seventh forecast of the dates on which the cherry blossoms will begin to bloom (kaika) and also the exact moment when they will reach full bloom (mankai).
Cherry blossom forecast in Japan
Taking as a reference a total of 1,000 sites for cherry blossom viewing from Hokkaido to Kagoshima , the Japan Meteorological Agency has estimated that the sakura season (cherry blossom) in tokyo it was prepared to start on March 15, but in reality it did so on Sunday the 14th, almost twelve days earlier than usual, due to factors such as the increase in temperature, and therefore, a notable fading of winter.
And when do you forecast they will peak in tokyo ? They are expected to do so on March 23.
Likewise, the cherry blossoms in kyoto It happened just a few hours ago, on March 16, almost ten days earlier than normal, while the peak of the full bloom in said city it will take place on March 26.
March 20 is the announced date according to the Agency in Osaka, March 21 in fukuoka and the next day in Nagoya, peaking on March 28, March 25, and March 26, respectively.
Finally, for March 25, the cherry blossoms in Ishikawa , April 1 in Nagano, April 3 in Miyagi, April 20 in Aomori and May 1 in Hokkaido, allowing look at the flowers in its maximum expression on April 6, April 8, April 24 and May 5, thus saying goodbye to the full bloom in japan.
Cherry blossoms in Japan
THE BEST SITES TO SEE CHERRY TREES
In the north of Japan, more specifically in Hokkaido, is the Moerenuma Park , one of the best places to contemplate the flowering of the cherry trees. Likewise, in that area, the Goryokaku Tower and the Goryokaku Fort stand out, two French-style fortifications that house a wonderful panoramic view of the Cherry blossoms from Hokkaido.
The Shiroishi River, in the region of Miyagi , presents about 8 kilometers of cherry trees that become a spectacle during the time of full bloom, and the Hirosaki Park , in Aomori, is home to around 2,600 cherry trees, and is shaping up to be one of the most dazzling places for observe the hanumi in Japan.
For its part, one of the most emblematic sites in Tokyo is the Ueno Park , with approximately 1200 cherry trees, the Meguro River, Yoyogi Park and finally the Rikugien Gardens , with a landscape design that makes it a must-see.
It may not be possible this year to take a flight to immerse ourselves among the Cherry trees , but surely they will be there waiting in all their splendor when we return to Japan...
We will go back to Japan...