For the first time in 1200 years in Japan, cherry trees have blossomed before time. People are standing under these trees and taking pictures.
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Cherry blossom season of Japan has reached its peak. This year, cherry trees have blossomed in record time. It has been said that this time for the first time in 1200 years, cherry trees have blossomed before time. In Japan, the blossom of the cherry tree is a sign of the arrival of spring.
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According to data gathered by Osaka University, the spring season in Kyoto city in 2021 started on 26 March only. Scientists say that the first blossoming of flowers on cherry trees is due to climate change. According to ancient documents and diaries, the last such flowers blossomed in 812 AD.
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Kyoto city is experiencing an unusually hot spring this year. These flowers, which bloom on cherry trees, bloom only for a few days. But their bloom is considered to be extremely important both economically and culturally. During this time, family members and friends meet with each other in parks with cherry trees.
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Cherry blossoms are called ‘Sakura’ in the Japanese language. In Japan, taking data of cherry blossom season is especially valuable because it has been done for a long time. The celebration of the Cherry Blossom festivals in Kyoto dates back to the ninth century. Yasuyuki Aiono, a researcher at Osaka Prefecture University, has tracked the data up to 812 years.
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According to the data gathered by scientists, the peak blooming date in Kyoto since 1800 is gradually increasing from mid-April towards the beginning of April. The activity of cherry blossom season is closely monitored.
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The Meteorological Agency of Japan provides information from the first flower bloom to the peak of the season. This year Cheri Blossom season in Hiroshima began on March 11, eight days before the record set in 2004.
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This season is eagerly awaited in Japan. During this time people from all over the world reach Japan to see these trees. People reach picnics in large numbers and have a picnic. But this year, Coronavirus has spoiled the fun of the people.
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