By: Alex
When Japanese people admire cherry blossoms, they refer to the most beautiful moment as "sakura fubuki," which describes the scene where petals fall like pink snowflakes in the breeze as the blossoms wither. For the Japanese, seeing "snowy cherry blossoms" may be even rarer than witnessing "sakura fubuki." Recently, a cold front moved into central Honshu and the Kanto region, causing a sudden drop in temperatures and snowfall in many areas. Coinciding with the peak of the cherry blossom season, locals had the rare opportunity to see "snowy cherry blossoms" and appreciate a different charm of the blossoms.
Local meteorological observatories predict that another cold front will arrive later this week, bringing the possibility of more snowfall. The drop in temperature also means this year’s cherry blossom viewing period might be slightly extended, while the blooming period in the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions may be slightly delayed. Travelers who have planned blossom-viewing trips are advised to closely monitor weather forecasts for their destinations and adjust their itineraries accordingly.
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— かつら (@k_katsura) April 10, 2019
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— ぬかぼこ (@nukaboko) April 9, 2019
Lake Kawaguchi also turned white with snow, and the cherry blossoms were adorned with a snowy makeup (*_*). pic.twitter.com/mdXEiiyCjM
— Train Plaza Torrentorrent (@denshahiroba) April 9, 2019
Source: SoraNews24