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    March 28, 2025

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

    Someiyoshino cherry trees, the most common variety, officially blossomed in Shizuoka, according t...

    March 27, 2025

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  • Cherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Japan’s Wakayama; Specimen Tree’s Someiyoshino Flowers Spotted at Kimiidera Temple

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