Event Brief
Cherry blossom season begins as first trees bloom
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Summary: Kochi was the first city in the country to see cherry blossoms for the third straight year.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Cherry blossom season begins
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM ET
WHERE: Kochi
WHY: To celebrate the arrival of cherry blossoms
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