The blooming of cherry trees is something many Japanese people look forward to every year. Celebrating the blooming of cherry trees is an important part of Japan's history and culture. The cherry blossoms are seen as a reminder that even beautiful things don't last forever.
In recent years, the blooms have been coming earlier and earlier. The cherry trees used to bloom in April. Now, the end of March is more common. This year, the date is 10 days earlier than average.