By KAZUNORI HAGA/ Staff Writer
March 24, 2024 at 16:43 JST
The sample Somei-Yoshino cherry tree confirmed March 23 to have five flowers, putting Kochi ahead of the rest of the country in announcing the start of the cherry blossom season. (Kazunori Haga)
KOCHI--The city’s Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are now officially in bloom, putting Kochi ahead of the rest of the country in announcing the start of the cherry blossom season. [Read More]
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