Cherry trees in full bloom in southern Hokkaido

Cherry trees in full bloom in southern Hokkaido

HAKODATE, Japan - Residents of Hakodate, Hokkaido gather for picnics at Goryokaku park in the city on April 26 as Somei-Yoshino cherries are in full bloom in southern Hokkaido. According to the local weather observatory, Somei-Yoshino this year are in full bloom at Goryokaku eight days earlier than last year.

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