“Sea of ​​pink clouds” on the streets of Tokyo In Tokyo, the cherry blossoms bloom from March 22, the second earliest time in Japanese history, just after Kyoto. Cherry blossoms bloom in full bloom, making visitors feel lost in the fairy tale “sea of ​​pink clouds”. With the imprint of a modern, bustling city, Tokyo in the sakura season is different, the pace of life is slow and surprisingly relaxed. On the street, visitors can easily see families and groups of friends spreading canvas under the cherry blossoms, leisurely admiring the scenery, chattering, drinking sake and enjoying flowers. This activity is called “hanami”, a cultural characteristic of the spring of Phu Tang. Tokyo owns more than 10 cherry blossom viewing spots. Located right in the city, the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden is the perfect place to walk and enjoy the beauty of sakura. The 800 colorful cherry trees spreading along the banks of the Meguro River also hold the pedestrian’s feet. In addition, Inokashira Park, Chidorigafuchi … are also suggestions for sakura viewing. The cherry blossom season comes early for more than 1,200 years This year, the cherry blossom season comes “record” sooner than ever. Researcher Yasuyuki Aono from Osaka Prefecture University gathered historical data in the city of Kyoto. According to Aono, this year’s flower season in Kyoto begins on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years. He said the seasons this year have a special effect on the day when the flowers bloom. The last winter was cold, spring came again earlier and was unusually warm. However, early blooming is only the “tip of the iceberg”. Associate Professor Amos Tai from the University of Hong Kong warns about the global climate crisis that can destabilize the ecosystem and threaten the life of all species. Japan welcomes the earliest cherry blossoms in more than 1,200 years The cherry blossom trees begin to bloom early and most are on March 26 in Tokyo, Japan. According to records, this phenomenon dates back to 812 AD.

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)