Cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Tokyo

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.

The Yomiuri Shimbun

The Yomiuri Shimbun

The Japan News

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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced March 30 that cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Tokyo. PHOTO: THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN

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.

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