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[Breaking News]Early cherry blossoms in Japan

KAWAZU, Japan, March 2 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 2, 2025, shows cherry blossom trees in full bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering. (Kyodo)

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 2, 2025, shows cherry blossom trees in full bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 2, 2025, shows cherry blossom trees in full bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 2, 2025, shows cherry blossom trees in full bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms in full bloom

KAWAZU,Kanagawa, Feb. 20 Kyodo - Kawazu cherry blossoms, known for their early flowering, are in full bloom at a park in Matsuda in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 20, 2024.(Kyodo)

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Kawazu cherry blossoms, known for their early flowering, are in full bloom at a park in Matsuda in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 20, 2024.

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Kawazu cherry blossoms, known for their early flowering, are in full bloom at a park in Matsuda in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 20, 2024.

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Kawazu cherry blossoms, known for their early flowering, are in full bloom at a park in Matsuda in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 20, 2024.

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[Breaking News] Early cherry blossoms in Japan

KAWAZU, Japan, Feb. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 11, 2024, shows cherry blossom trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering. (Kyodo)

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 11, 2024, shows cherry blossom trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 11, 2024, shows cherry blossom trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 11, 2024, shows cherry blossom trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Enjoy Kawazu cherry blossoms at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden

STORY: Enjoy Kawazu cherry blossoms at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kawazu cherry in Shanghai STORYLINE: The 800-meter Cherry Avenue at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, featuring Kawazu cherry blossoms, has attracted many tourists to enjoy springtime and take photos. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 27, 2023, shows cherry blossoms trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 27, 2023, shows cherry blossoms trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 24, 2023 shows early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People rest under early-blooming Kawazu cherry trees in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 24, 2023 shows early blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

JAPAN-SHIZUOKA-KAWAZU-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(230224) -- KAWAZU, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos in Kawazu of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Feudal-era wooden tablet depicts rare sumo technique

Feudal-era wooden tablet depicts rare sumo technique

TONDABAYASHI, Japan - A wooden votive "ema" tablet from the Edo period (1603-1867) kept at a shrine in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, is seen in the western Japanese city on Oct. 16, 2014. The tablet depicts a sumo technique known as "kawazu-gake," or a leg-entangled throw.

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Shizuoka

Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Shizuoka

TOKYO, Japan - Cherry blossoms are seen in full bloom in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2014. The cherry blossoms in the town are known for their early flowering.

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Shizuoka

Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Shizuoka

TOKYO, Japan - Cherry blossoms are seen in full bloom in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2014. The cherry blossoms in the town are known for their early flowering.

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Shizuoka

Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Shizuoka

TOKYO, Japan - Tourists walk along a river enjoying cherry blossoms in full bloom in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2014. The cherry blossoms in the town are known for their early flowering.

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Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 14, 2012, shows cherry blossoms in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan.

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Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 14, 2012, shows cherry blossoms in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan.

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Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

KAWAZU, Japan - People view cherry blossoms in the town of Kazazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2011. Cherries in the Izu Peninsula in the prefecture are known to bloom relatively early.

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Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

KAWAZU, Japan - People view cherry blossoms in the town of Kazazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2011. Cherries in the Izu Peninsula in the prefecture are known to bloom relatively early.

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Kawazu 'sakura' cherry blossoms in full bloom

Kawazu 'sakura' cherry blossoms in full bloom

KAWAZU, Japan - Tourists admire ''sakura'' cherry blossoms that are in full bloom in Kawazu, a southern part of the Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo, on Feb. 20, 2010. The ''sakura'' trees, which had many flowers earlier than those in other areas, will be lit up in the evening until March 10.

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture

Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture

KAWAZU, Japan - Cherry blossoms are in almost full bloom in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on March 2.

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Cherry trees in full bloom

Cherry trees in full bloom

KAWAZU, Japan - People crowd the street along the embankment of River Kawazu in Shizuoka Prefecture on March 7 to view the cherry blossoms in full bloom more than a month earlier than in most other places of the country.

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Cherry trees bloom in Izu

Cherry trees bloom in Izu

Cherry trees bloom at Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Thursday Feb. 4, the first day of spring under the lunar calendar when wide areas along the Japan Sea coast were hit by heavy snowfall. Kawazu, located in the southern part of Izu Peninsula, is known as the place to witness the season's first cherry blossom in mainland Japan.

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Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2022, shows some 850 cherry blossoms trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2022, shows cherry blossoms trees in bloom in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2022, shows some 850 cherry blossoms trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Early Cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2022, shows some 850 cherry blossoms trees in bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.

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Cherry and rapeseed blossoms in Shizuoka

Cherry and rapeseed blossoms in Shizuoka

People take a stroll along a path lined with cherry and rapeseed blossoms in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

People take a stroll along a path lined with cherry blossoms in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-researcher recalls WWII duty of making counterfeits at army lab

Ex-researcher recalls WWII duty of making counterfeits at army lab

Keisuke Kawazu shows during an interview in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Jan. 27, 2015, a photo of himself with colleagues at the 9th Army Technical Research Laboratory of the now defunct Imperial Japanese Army during World War II where he was in charge of making counterfeit bills to disrupt the Chinese economy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture

Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture

KAWAZU, Japan - Cherry blossoms are in almost full bloom in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on March 2. (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

KAWAZU, Japan - People view cherry blossoms in the town of Kazazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2011. Cherries in the Izu Peninsula in the prefecture are known to bloom relatively early. (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

Cherry blossoms in Kawazu

KAWAZU, Japan - People view cherry blossoms in the town of Kazazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2011. Cherries in the Izu Peninsula in the prefecture are known to bloom relatively early. (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

Cherry blossoms in Shizuoka

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 14, 2012, shows cherry blossoms in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan. (Kyodo)

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