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Sakura Cherry Blossom Sightings in Japan's Shizuoka Show Signs of Spring Come Early

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

10:59 JST, January 26, 2026

SHIZUOKA — Small pink flowers of the Toi-zakura cherry tree have been at their peak in Sumpu Castle Park in Aoi Ward of Shizuoka City. Warbling white-eye birds can also be seen perching and chirping on branches of the trees.

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