The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers

The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers

 Kazuhiro NOGI

Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the Japanese capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays.

The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers.

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