Saturday’s Gonna Be a Great Day for Hanami
Rain is forecast for tonight and early into tomorrow morning. But by sunrise tomorrow, the rain should taper off and the sun should come out to dry up the rain-soaked grass and dirt where most people will sit to enjoy cherry blossoms. For diehard hanami participants, the rain is actually a blessing. Wet grass and dirt deter many from leaving their homes, which means those who do venture out will not have to beat the crowds to popular cherry blossom places. So if you are thinking that the rain...
Read MoreHanami: Late Start
Cherry blossoms got a late start this year. The season is about a weekend a half later than it has been in the past few years. The cherry blossoms right now are at about 20 to 30% bloomed. Mountain and hillsides are turning a light shade of pink. If you wish to see a mix of cherry blossoms and cherry blossom buds, now’s a good time to go. If you wish to see them in full-bloom, mankai, this weekend would be the best time to...
Read MoreSakura Buds Coming Out
Just stopped by the park to check out the cherry trees and saw the buds are already out. Some of them are even green with a little pink showing. It’s time to start cherry blossom watching! Cherry trees this spring could bloom a little earlier this year. If you care about seeing the cherry blossoms in full-bloom, you had better start keeping an eye on the news. Cherry blossoms come and go in a matter of weeks. Depending on your idea of the most beautiful cherry blossoms, whether it is...
Read MoreKyoto Cherry Blossoms at 70%
For cherry blossom lovers, Kyoto is not yet in full bloom. Blossoms are currently at 60 to 70 percent. With the latest rain and warm weather cherry blossoms should begin opening up and be mankai, be in full bloom,...
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Cherry Blossoms Day 4
After a day of rain yesterday, the cherry blossoms on most trees are close to 50% opened. Still, many trees are not even close to 50%, but are more like 20% opened. Many blossoms are still cherries. This weekend, however, should be the perfect time to view cherry blossoms, if the weather holds up. Today, the weather is cool and partly cloudy with occasional showers. It’s a great day to shoot photos of cherry blossoms!
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