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  • Cherry Blossoms in Bloom amid Warm Weather in Shizuoka; March’s Highest Temperatures Recorded

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    March 27, 2025

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  • Cherry Blossom Season Begins in Japan’s Oita; Highest-ever March Temperatures Recorded in Parts of the Region

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    March 26, 2025

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    March 26, 2025

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    March 26, 2025

  • Temperatures Hit 30.2C in Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture

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  • Govt Welcomes Unification Church Court Ruling in Japan; Religious Organization Expected to File Immediate Appeal

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