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Cherry Blossom Forecast 2012 As of February 1, 2012 According to the first forecasts, the cherry blossoms are expected to open according to their average schedule or slightly delayed in 2012. The blossoms are forecast to start opening across wide areas of Kyushu, Shikoku and Honshu in late March and reach full bloom in early April. Below are the forecast dates of cherry trees opening their blossoms this year (according to the Japan Weather Association) and the estimated best viewing periods (estimated by japan-guide.com). Rain, wind and temperatures can have a strong effect on the process of the season, for example, they can delay or shorten it considerably. Therefore, use the forecasts on your own risk - especially at this early stage of the season. Location Opening Estimated Best Viewing   Tokyo March 30 April 5 to 14 Kyoto March 29 April 5 to 14 Kagoshima March 28 April 5 to 14 Kumamoto March 26 April 3 to 12 Fukuoka March 27 April 4 to 13 Hiroshima March 29 April 5 to 13 Osaka March 30 April 6 to 14 Nara March 31 April 6 to 14 Nagoya March 29 April 6 to 13 Yokohama March 31 April 6 to 13 Kanazawa April 7 April 12 to 19 Nagano April 13 April 18 to 25 Sendai April 13 April 18 to 25 Aomori April 26 May 1 to 8 Hakodate May 2 May 6 to 13 Sapporo May 4 May 7 to 14 Cherry Blossom Reports 2011 May 9 Sapporo May 6 Hakodate May 2 Kakunodate May 1 Hirosaki April 29 Kitakami April 22 Aizu April 21 Sendai April 20 Fujigoko April 19 Tokyo April 16 Kyoto April 15 Osaka April 14 Tokyo see all 2011 reports - see the 2010 reports - schedule of upcoming reports Guide to Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to do cherry blossom viewing? When do the cherry blossoms bloom? Popular cherry blossom spots Cherry tree varieties Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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