The Japan Weather Association has announced the first flowering forecast for cherry blossoms (Yoshino cherry tree) at 48 locations throughout Japan. In 2016, except for the Kyushu / Shikoku region and the Tohoku region, it is almost normal.

In Kyushu and Shikoku, it is expected to be later than normal due to the delay in "breaking dormancy" for flower buds to awaken. On the other hand, in Tohoku, the temperature during the period when it affects flowering is normal or high, so it seems that there are places where it will be earlier than normal.

The cherry blossom front will start in Fukuoka and Kumamoto around March 25th. By the end of March, cherry blossoms in Kinki, Tokai, and southern Kanto will begin to bloom. The flowering dates of major cities are expected to be around March 25 in Fukuoka and Kumamoto, around March 29 in Osaka, around March 26 in Nagoya and Tokyo, and around April 9 in Sendai.



The flowering forecast by the Japan Weather Association is the 10th year this year. This year, as the first initiative, "Miharu Takizakura" in Fukushima Prefecture, which is called "Japan's Three Great Cherry Blossoms", "Yamataka Jindai Sakura" in Yamanashi Prefecture, and "Neo" in Gifu Prefecture. It is said that the flowering forecast of "Neodani Usuzumi Sakura" will also be announced.


The information released this time is based on the forecast data as of February 3, 2016. For the latest weather information in each area, check the weather forecast website "tenki.jp" of the Japan Weather Association.