The cherry blossom season, or “sakura” season, in Japan typically begins in late March and lasts until early May, depending on the location and weather conditions. The exact timing of the cherry blossoms varies each year, but it generally starts in the southernmost prefectures of Okinawa and Kagoshima and then moves northward to reach Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hokkaido.
The peak blooming period, when the majority of the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom, usually lasts for about a week. However, the exact timing of the peak period also varies each year, and can be affected by factors such as temperature and precipitation.
The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) provides a cherry blossom forecast each year, which gives an estimate of when the cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in different regions of Japan. The forecast is based on data collected from the JMC’s nationwide network of weather observation stations, and is updated regularly as the cherry blossom season approaches.
It is worth noting that the exact date of cherry blossoms blooming will vary based on the region as well as the weather conditions, as cold or rainy weather can delay the blooming of the cherry blossoms.
