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Winter is entering its mid to late stages, and the vibrant spring is just around the corner, with three full months of blossoming pink cherry blooms on the horizon. The 2015 Japan cherry blossom forecast was officially released,According to the Japan Meteorological Corporation, cherry blossoms will begin blooming in Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, and other areas of Kyushu starting March 21, with peak bloom expected around March 30.

The Japan Meteorological Corporation has been releasing forecasts for 1,000 famous cherry blossom viewing spots across Japan, as well as predicted blooming and full bloom dates for various cities, every January. The forecasts are updated every two weeks. This year, the cherry blossom season in northern Japan shows little difference from previous years, but due to temperature influences, eastern and western Japan are expected to bloom earlier than usual. For those planning to visit Japan for cherry blossom viewing, be sure to check the latest information and plan ahead.

【Info】 20152015 Japan Cherry Blossom Season Forecast

Region	Bloom Forecast	Full Bloom Forecast
Tokyo	03/23	03/31
Sendai	04/09	04/14
Kanazawa	04/03	04/09
Nagoya	03/23	04/01
Osaka	03/25	04/02
Fukuoka	03/21	03/30