Cherry blossom forecast 🌸
Chasing sakura? Pick a city for the typical bloom and full-bloom dates.
Typical dates based on recent-year averages — the bloom shifts ~1 week year to year with the weather. Full bloom (mankai) lasts only about a week, so plan a buffer.
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