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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Ancient cherry tree in Japan

MIHARU, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - A full-bloomed cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years is illuminated in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu." (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883.

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A full-bloomed cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years is illuminated in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Japan: Strong Winds Knock Down Cherry Tree in Saitama

Strong winds battered Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Monday, April 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a wind advisory for parts of the area. Kumagaya recorded a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 21.9 m/s. This video shows a cherry tree that appears to have been knocked down by gusty winds in Saitama City.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Iconic Rikugien Weeping Cherry Tree Reaches Full Bloom

Rikugi-en Garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo, is home to a stunning weeping cherry tree that becomes one of the city's most beloved cherry blossom spots each spring. The large, centuries-old tree is beautifully illuminated at night during the blooming season, creating a magical atmosphere reflected in the garden's traditional pond. The contrast between the delicate pink blossoms and the classical Japanese landscape makes it a must-visit destination for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo.

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[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Season Officially Begins, Five Days Ahead of Average

Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially began on Thursday, March 19, after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed blooms on the sample Somei-yoshino tree at Yasukuni Shrine, five days earlier than the average year.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Japan's Princess Kako in Brazil

Japan's Princess Kako plants a cherry tree in Campo Grande during her official trip to Brazil on June 10, 2025.

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Japan's Princess Kako in Brazil

Japan's Princess Kako plants a cherry tree in Campo Grande during her official trip to Brazil on June 10, 2025.

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Cherry trees blooming

24.04.2025, Rakvere. A vibrant display of cherry tree blossoms heralds the arrival of spring. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Cherry trees blooming

24.04.2025, Rakvere. A vibrant display of cherry tree blossoms heralds the arrival of spring. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Cherry trees blooming

24.04.2025, Rakvere. A vibrant display of cherry tree blossoms heralds the arrival of spring. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Cherry blossoms in Hokkaido

A Somei Yoshino cherry tree at a meteorological observatory in Sapporo, Hokkaido, comes into bloom on April 23, 2025.

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A man tosses a boy up in the air under a cherry tree in full bloom in the street in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A girl in a yellow dress poses for a photo under a blooming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman in a lilac dress poses for a photo at a zebra crossing near a blossoming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A girl in a fox mask and a kimono poses for a photo under a cherry tree against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman takes a picture of a blossoming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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US: New York City Painted Pink by Spring Blossoms

New York City embraced spring's arrival with a delicate blush of pink as people enjoyed the view of blooming cherry blossom trees.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People take a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 5, 2025, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 5

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 2

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a cherry blossom tree that appears to be in full bloom in the Kanto region on Sunday, March 30.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - A Somei Yoshino cherry tree, which the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

A Somei Yoshino cherry tree, which the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 24, 2025.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

A Somei Yoshino cherry tree, which the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 24, 2025.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

A Somei Yoshino cherry tree, which the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 24, 2025.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Kumamoto

A sample "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto on March 23, 2025, marking the country's earliest bloom together with the western Japan city of Kochi.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Kumamoto

A sample "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto on March 23, 2025, marking the country's earliest bloom together with the western Japan city of Kochi.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Kochi

A sample "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 23, 2025, marking the country's earliest bloom together with the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto.

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Princess Kako at greenery event near Tokyo

Japanese Princess Kako (L) plants a cherry tree at a national greenery festival in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2024.

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOLE-TREE PLANTATION (CN)

(240808) -- BOLE, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 23, 2024 shows a cherry-apple tree ecological park in Bole City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang Story: Tree plantation brings shade, respite to Gobi Desert city" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Japan emperor's trip to Britain

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Empress Masako plant a cherry tree during a visit to Merton College in Oxford, the emperor's alma mater, on June 28, 2024, during their state visit to Britain. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's trip to Britain

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Empress Masako plant a cherry tree during a visit to Merton College in Oxford, the emperor's alma mater, on June 28, 2024, during their state visit to Britain. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's trip to Britain

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Empress Masako plant a cherry tree during a visit to Merton College in Oxford, the emperor's alma mater, on June 28, 2024, during their state visit to Britain. (Pool photo)

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Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito plants a cherry tree after attending a greenery event in the western Japan city of Wakayama on June 1, 2024.

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-SPRING VIEW (CN)

(240502) -- VLADIVOSTOK, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk under a cherry tree in Vladivostok, Russia, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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Dnipro in spring

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - APRIL 15, 2024 - A woman shows a blooming branch of a Japanese cherry (sakura) tree to a boy, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro in spring

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - APRIL 15, 2024 - A Japanese cherry (sakura) tree blooms in spring, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro in spring

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - APRIL 15, 2024 - A Japanese cherry (sakura) tree blooms in spring, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro in spring

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - APRIL 15, 2024 - A Japanese cherry (sakura) tree blooms in Taras Shevchenko Park, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro in spring

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - APRIL 15, 2024 - A blooming Japanese cherry (sakura) tree is pictured in Taras Shevchenko Park, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro in spring

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - APRIL 15, 2024 - A Japanese cherry (sakura) tree blooms in spring, Dnipro, central Ukraine.