Gorgeous scene of Japanese cherry blossoms blooming as early as 1,200 years

This year the Japanese cherry blossom season arrives unusually early, as early as 1,200 years, scientists warn this is a sign of major climate change.

In Kyoto this year, cherry blossoms bloom from March 26, the earliest in over 1,200 years. Many centuries ago, the flowering time in this area usually took place in mid-April, then gradually shifted to early April in the 19th century. (Photo: CNN) Flowers bloom at Daigoji Temple, Kyoto. (Photo: Twitter) This is the earliest cherry blossom season in the past 1,200 years in Japan. (Photo: CNN) The peak full bloom of cherry blossoms only lasted a few days. (Photo: Twitter) Scientists warn, unusually early blooms could be a sign of a major climate change (Image: Twitter) Cherry blossoms bloom at Kitanomaru Park in Tokyo, Japan, March 23. (Photo: CNN) Maruyama Sakura Park, one of the famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. (Photo: Twitter) Cherry blossoms bloom on both sides of Tokyo’s streets, on March 29. (Photo: AP) The unusual weather fluctuations caused the cherry trees to bloom earlier. (Photo: AP) Scenery on Meguro River, Tokyo, Japan, March 28. (Photo: AP) People going to see the cherry blossoms are conscious of wearing masks to prevent epidemics. (Photo: AP) Cherry blossom viewing is a tradition dating back more than 1,000 years in Japan. (Photo: AP) Japan’s capital Tokyo has many ideal flower viewing spots. (Photo: EPA) Cherry blossoms are temperature sensitive, so their blooming cycles are susceptible to climate change. (Photo: The Washington Post)