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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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Spain: Storm Therese Hits Canary Islands With Strong Winds and Rain

Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of thunderstorms and winds of up to 100 km/h this Thursday. March 19, Schools will be closed in six islands, with all of the Canary Islands shutting on Friday, March 20. Storm Therese may also disrupt a major carnival event in Gran Canaria, with the Maspalomas parade still uncertain due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

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

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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Spain: Storm Regina Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Andalusia

Storm Regina brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Andalusia on Wednesday, March 4. Severe weather is expected to continue over the next few days, with gusty winds also forecast. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather alerts for the weekend in several regions, including Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha, among others.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 3

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Hungary's Egon Hanusz scores during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Hungarian fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's Óðinn Ríkharðsson (C) celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's goalkeeper Viktor Gísli Hallgrímsson and Orri Freyr Þorkelsson celebrate after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's Viggó Kristjánsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Elliði Viðarsson celebrates with fans after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland celebrates after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason celebrates with teammates after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason celebrates his team scoring, after receiving a red card, during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Zoran Ilić during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's goalkeeper Viktor Gísli Hallgrímsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's goalkeeper Viktor Gísli Hallgrímsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason sits in the audience after receiving a red card during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon gets a yellow card during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason and Ómar Ingi Magnússon celebrates during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Orri Freyr Þorkelsson celebrates during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Richárd Bodó celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Óðinn Ríkharðsson in action during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Richárd Bodó celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Bence Imre celebrates during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon against Hungary's Bendegúz Bóka during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's head coach José Rodríguez during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic supporters celebrate after Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon #14 scores during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Gísli Kristjánsson against Hungary's Richárd Bodó (to the left) in action during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ómar Ingi Magnússon against Hungary's Richárd Bodó and Patrik Ligetvári during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Hungary's Bence Imre celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Óðinn Ríkharðsson celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic supporters before the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Gísli Kristjánsson and Hungary's Zoran Ilić and Adrián Sipos during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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