Japanese Cherry Blossoms, famously known as “Sakura” have reached their peak bloom earlier than predicted. Sakura season usually begins in April, but this year it came more than two weeks early. The blooming season was declared when officials noted five flowers on the shrine’s Yoshino cherry trees. The opening of the first buds at Yasukuni … Continue reading In Pics: Japan Sees Its Earliest Cherry Blossom Season In 1,200 Years Due To Climate Change