Japan’s Kagoshima Cherry Blossoms Begin to Flower; Full Bloom Expected Around April 5

The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:12 JST, March 28, 2026

The Kagoshima meteorological office on Friday announced that Shomeiyoshino cherry blossoms were flowering in Kagoshima Prefecture. The announcement came a day earlier than the average year. The flowers are expected to hit their peak around April 5.