April 1, 2025
TOKYO – The Japan Meteorological Agency announced Sunday that cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Tokyo.
The announcement was made five days earlier than last year.
Agency employees confirmed at around 2 p.m. on Sunday that more than 80% of the flowers had bloomed on a Someiyoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward.
Ueno Park in the city was crowded on the day with crowds of cherry blossom viewers.