Cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo, ahead of nation

Cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo, ahead of nation

TOKYO, Japan - The cherry blossoms bloom at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on March 20, eight days earlier than usual, the Japan Meteorological Agency says. The agency certified the first blossoms in Tokyo, the third earliest confirmation on record, making the capital the first place in the nation this year to report on this closely watched barometer of spring. (Kyodo)

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