SINGAPORE: Leading up to the adored cherry blossom season in Japan, the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) released on Wednesday (Jan 10) its forecast for when and where the flowers will bloom.
“JMC has estimated the flowering and full bloom dates for Yoshino cherry trees in approximately 1,000 cherry blossom viewing locations,” said the agency on its website.
In March 2023, Japan’s visitor numbers surged to their highest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as people flocked to see cherry blossoms for the first time since travel curbs were eased.
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, the number of foreign visitors for business and leisure stood at 1.82 million in March, up from 1.48 million the month before.
If you’re planning a springtime trip to Japan to catch the well-loved flowers, here are some dates to keep in mind.
