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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
- Weathernews issues Japan's first official 2026 cherry blossom forecast, led by Tokyo on March 21.
- Other major sites across Japan are listed with predicted start dates ranging from late March to April.
- Forecast explains near-average start dates due to March temperatures and occasional cold fluctuations.
- Weathernews cites the Sakura Project’s two million reports behind the bloom predictions.
- Tokyo is identified as the earliest blooming site among major cities.
- Kyoto’s start date is listed as March 25, with Arashiyama to follow on March 28.
- Forecast notes most sites will blossom in late March to early April as the season progresses northward.
- The article lists prominent viewing spots and their predicted dates across Japan.
- The forecast provides options for hanami and notes under-the-radar spots as alternatives.
- Source attribution credits Weathernews and SoraNews24 for the report and forecast details.
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