Weather for the week: susceptible to low pressure and fronts, rain is expected over a wide area from Kyushu to Tohoku from around the 31st to the 1st

2026/03/29 07:33

From now on, the area around Honshu will be susceptible to the effects of low pressure and fronts. There is a possibility that the rain will become stronger with localized thunderstorms, and heavy rain is likely to occur in some places. Okinawa is expected to continue experiencing rainy days into next weekend.



Tomorrow, the 30th, the high pressure system is expected to gradually move east of Japan, and a low pressure system with a front from the continent will approach. Rain clouds will approach from the west, and the weather will turn downhill in Kyushu, Chugoku, and Shikoku.

The low pressure system is expected to continue to develop and move along the Sea of Japan side tomorrow, the 31st. Another low pressure system will move in from the west on the 1st.
For this reason, from the 31st of the month to the first day of the month, there will be heavy rain over a wide area from Kyushu to Tohoku, and the wind will be strong and the weather will be rough. There is a risk of heavy rain with localized thunderstorms. Even if the rain stops on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan, caution is needed as there is a risk that the rain will become heavier again. The effects may continue around the Kanto region until around the 2nd.

3It will be sunny in many places around the time due to high pressure. However, as the next low pressure system or front approaches, there is a possibility that the weather will deteriorate widely from the west again around the 4th. If you have plans for next weekend, please keep an eye on the upcoming weather information.

At the beginning of the week, around the 30th and 31st, temperatures will tend to be higher than normal, and in some places it will be as warm as May. From the middle of the week, temperatures are expected to settle down to normal levels in many places due to the effects of rain.

News of cherry blossoms in full bloom arrives in Tokyo Tomorrow, the 29th (Sun), is a good day for cherry blossom viewing, so there may be new news of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

2026/03/28 21:02

From western Japan to eastern Japan, cherry blossoms are blooming and are in full bloom.

Today, the 28th (Saturday), it was announced that cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in Tokyo. Full bloom was announced 3 days earlier than normal and 2 days earlier than last year.
On the same day, the blooming of cherry blossoms was announced in Tottori and Tokushima. In Tottori, the flowers bloomed one day earlier than normal and one day later than last year, and in Tokushima, they bloomed two days later than last year, the same as in normal years.



Tomorrow, the 29th (Sunday), the area around Honshu will be widely covered in high pressure, and many places will be sunny during the day. The maximum daytime temperature will exceed 20c in many places from western to eastern Japan, making it warmer than normal and allowing you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing without the need for a jacket. It seems that there are some places where we will receive news that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
In Tohoku, there are many places where the temperature will exceed 15c, and in Hokkaido, the temperature will rise to nearly 15c, and in many places it will be as warm as mid to late April.

However, from western Japan to eastern Japan, there is a trough of pressure between high pressure centers centered on the Sea of Japan and Pacific Ocean sides. The weather is likely to change rapidly in the afternoon as the atmospheric conditions become unstable due to the influence of humid air. Localized rain clouds tend to develop inland and along mountains, so even in areas where there is no rain symbol in the weather forecast, there is a possibility that the weather will temporarily deteriorate in a small area.
If you are enjoying cherry blossom viewing, please be careful of changes in the sky, such as sudden rain or thunderstorms. It would be a good idea to bring a folding umbrella with you when you go out.

Clouds tend to spread in Hokkaido, and there is a possibility of rain or wet snow in some places. Don't forget your umbrella when you go out.
Due to the influence of the front, rain will gradually fall near Okinawa and the Sakishima Islands. Please pay attention to the direction of the rain, as the rain may become heavier in some areas.

Beware of sudden changes in weather for cherry blossom viewing on weekends. Heavy rain is expected to occur early in the week. Widespread rain on April 1 [Weekly Weather Forecast]

2026/03/28 13:04

Weekly Weather Forecast
# Weekends are good days for cherry blossom viewing, so be careful of sudden changes in the weather
# Weather is going downhill from the west at the beginning of the week, with risk of warning-level heavy rain for western and eastern Japan
# Widespread rain on April 1st
# Higher temperatures than normal, cherry blossoms continue to bloom, be careful of damage from melting snow and pollen





#Weekends are good days for cherry blossom viewing, but be careful of sudden changes in the weather
Over the weekend from today's 28th (Saturday) to tomorrow 29th (Sunday), a front will extend from the continent to the East China Sea, and the Nansei Islands will be cloudy, with rain expected in places.
The area around Honshu is covered by high pressure, and it is expected to be sunny in many places.
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in some places, and it looks like it will be a good day for cherry blossom viewing in western and eastern Japan.
However, atmospheric conditions will be unstable in the afternoon due to warm, humid air and cold air above.
Be careful of sudden changes in the weather, and be careful of sudden heavy rain, lightning strikes, and gusts of wind.
When enjoying the cherry blossoms outside for a long time, it is a good idea to bring rain gear just in case.
In Hokkaido, there will be some places in northern Hokkaido where it will rain due to the passage of a pressure trough.



#The weather will be downhill from the west at the beginning of the week There is also a risk of warning-level heavy rain in western and eastern Japan
The front will extend from the East China Sea to the vicinity of Kyushu on the 30th (Monday), and the low pressure above the front will move eastward through the East China Sea.
The rain is expected to spread from the west, and it is expected to gradually start to rain from Okinawa to the Tokai region.
On the 31st (Tuesday), a low pressure system accompanied by a front will move towards western Japan.
The rain is expected to spread from Okinawa to Tohoku.
When a low pressure system or front passes, the rain and wind will increase.
Western and eastern Japan is likely to experience heavy rain and rough weather due to the developing low pressure system.
There is a risk of warning-level heavy rain in southern Kyushu from the 30th (Monday) to the 31st (Tuesday) and in Shizuoka Prefecture on the 31st (Tuesday).
Please pay attention to the latest weather information.



#4/1 will also have widespread rain
I think there will be many places where induction ceremonies will be held on April 1st (Wednesday), and it will rain widely.
The low pressure system is expected to pass through northern Japan and move off the coast of Sanriku.
There will be times when it rains from Okinawa to Tohoku.

#Higher temperatures than normal; cherry blossoms are blooming; watch out for damage from melting snow and pollen
Temperatures for the next week are expected to be at or above normal. On the weekend, the temperature will rise to around 20 degrees Celsius in many places, especially in western and eastern Japan, and it looks like it will be warm like spring.
With this warm weather, cherry blossoms will begin to bloom, and the Tokai and Kanto regions will experience a rush to see them in full bloom starting this weekend.
In Kyushu to Kanto, cedar pollen levels are reaching their peak, but there are some places where cypress pollen is starting to appear.
Hokuriku to Tohoku are reaching their peak of cedar pollen.
On days when the temperature is high after rain, pollen tends to fly, so please be careful about large amounts of pollen being scattered.
As the trend of high temperatures continues, please be careful of damage from melting snow in areas with heavy snowfall.

Weather for today, the 28th (Saturday): Widespread sunny weather making it a good day to go out. Beware of sudden weather changes in the Kanto region.

2026/03/28 06:22

Today, the 28th (Saturday), the area around Japan will be covered in high pressure and it will be sunny in many places. On the other hand, there are places in the Kanto region where it rains until the morning, and you need to be careful about weather changes in the afternoon as well.



Clouds tend to spread over Hokkaido, and there will be places with showers and snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side. It's safe to have a folding umbrella when you go out.
The sky in northern Tohoku is also dominated by clouds. Please be careful as there is a possibility of showers in the afternoon.

There will be some places in the southern part of the Kanto region where the rain will remain until morning. The weather is expected to improve during the day and there will be time for sunshine to reach us. However, in the afternoon, rain clouds are likely to develop mainly along the mountains, and thunderstorms may occur in some places. Please be aware of changes in the sky when you go out.

From the Tokai region to the west, there are many places where the sun can reach a wide area and it is sunny. The temperature is rising, and it looks like it's going to be a cheerful time to enjoy going out. There is a possibility of showers in the Kinki region and parts of China in the afternoon, so please be careful when going out.

Okinawa's main island will receive sunshine, but the weather is expected to be prone to rain, especially in the Sakishima Islands.

[Tohoku Cherry Blossom Forecast] Plan your cherry blossom viewing early this year! (Commentary: Weather forecaster Atsuko Miyake)

2026/03/27 14:58

Today, we will tell you about this year's cherry blossom bloom forecast in the Tohoku region.



Today, March 27th (Friday), cherry blossoms bloomed in Matsue. (As of noon)
The Sakura front has arrived on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu.
And yesterday, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom in Gifu.

I think the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in Tokyo soon.
When will the cherry blossom front arrive in the Tohoku region



Let's take a look at the flowering forecast.
Fukushima is expected to be the earliest place in the Tohoku region to bloom.

Fukushima is around April 2nd.
Sendai is expected to arrive around April 3rd, Yamagata around April 9th, and Akita around April 13th.
And Morioka is expected to arrive around March 15th, and Aomori around April 17th.

This year, the flowers are expected to bloom about a week earlier than usual.

This year, it might be a good idea to plan your cherry blossom viewing a little earlier than usual.



There are standards for the blooming of this cherry blossom.
When the Japan Meteorological Agency observes flowering conditions, it sets up specimen trees in various locations, and declares flowering as a condition in which six or more flowers have bloomed within five years.

The tree is declared to be in full bloom when more than 80% of the buds are open.
On average nationwide, it takes about a week from flowering to full bloom, but in some places in northern Japan, the process goes from flowering to full bloom in just 2 to 3 days.

Therefore, if you hear that the flowers have bloomed, it may be a good idea to plan your cherry blossom viewing as soon as possible.



Now, let's take a look at the weather ahead.

It will be sunny in many places this Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures are also rising and are expected to reach nearly 20 degrees in Yamagata.

There will be widespread rain in the first half of next week, especially on Tuesday the 31st.
It looks like there will be some areas where the rain will become stronger.

However, this rain is likely to become a ``flower-inducing rain'' that encourages cherry blossoms to bloom.
As we enter April, there will be many sunny days.
The cherry blossom buds are about to swell all at once.

[Saturday and Sunday are good days for cherry blossom viewing] There will be a lot of rain next week, and there is a risk of warning-level heavy rain (commentary: weather forecaster Atsuko Miyake)

2026/03/27 13:59

Cherry blossoms bloomed in Matsue today.
The cherry blossom front has arrived on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu.
And yesterday, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom in Gifu.
I think it will be in full bloom in Tokyo today or tomorrow.
And this Saturday and Sunday is likely to be a good day for cherry blossom viewing.



Today, it is sunny across western and eastern Japan.
Clouds are spreading in northern Japan, and light rain is observed in some areas.




Forecasted weather distribution map.
It looks like it will be sunny in many parts of western and eastern Japan by today's evening.
However, as the night approaches, rain clouds are likely to develop over the Kanto region cadastral register.

Due to the cold and humid air above, rain and thunderstorms are likely to occur mainly along the mountains.
If you are planning to see the cherry blossoms at night, please be careful of sudden changes in the weather and bring rain gear just in case.
And it looks like it will be mostly sunny this Saturday and Sunday.



Both Saturday and Sunday will be covered by high pressure, making it likely to be a good day for cherry blossom viewing in many places.

However, it is likely that there will be showers and thunderstorms in the Kanto region tomorrow afternoon, so please be aware of changes in the weather tomorrow afternoon as well.



And next week there will be many rainy days.
Especially in the first half of next week, from Monday the 30th to Tuesday the 31st, a low pressure system accompanied by a
front will pass from western Japan to eastern Japan.

As a result, there are likely to be
warning-level heavy rains in western and eastern Japan at the beginning of the week.
Please be careful about how it rains.

Then, once we enter April, the front is expected to move south for a while, and we expect to see some clear skies around the 2nd or 3rd.

Maybe it would be a good idea to go cherry blossom viewing around here again.

And on Saturday the 4th, a low pressure system will approach again.
It will continue to be rainy from late March to early April, so be sure to check the latest weather updates frequently.
lets you see detailed weather information for each location.



This Saturday and Sunday, it is expected to be largely sunny.

However, it looks like there will be some rain or snow in Sapporo tomorrow morning.
Also, there is likely to be rain and thunderstorms in the Kanto region tomorrow afternoon, mainly along the coast.
Please be aware of changes in the sky, such as heavy rain or lightning.

The temperature in many places from western to eastern Japan exceeds 20 degrees,
and the weather is pleasant and sunny during the day, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing.



Weekly forecast.
There will be widespread rain in the first half of next week.
There is also a risk of heavy rain reaching a warning level mainly on the Pacific side.
However, in places where the cherry blossoms are not yet in full bloom,
I think they will be able to withstand this rain and wind.

High temperatures in April; cherry blossom front moving north; precipitation is about average or higher than usual, but the effects of light rain remain [1-month forecast]

2026/03/27 13:13

Temperatures are expected to be high across the country over the next month as the country is easily covered by warm air.
In northern Japan and Hokuriku, cherry blossoms are likely to grow.
Also, be careful of damage from melting snow.
In the past five years, there have been some places in Tohoku to Kyushu that have had midsummer days in April.
This year too, there may be some midsummer days with maximum temperatures of 30c or more before Golden Week.
Precipitation over the next month is expected to be at or above normal, but there is a possibility that the effects of light rainfall will remain.



Yesterday, the 26th (Thursday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the weather forecast for the next month (March 28 - April 27) across the country.

#Cold air in northern Japan is weak Kanto to western Japan will be affected by low pressure
The average sea level pressure for the next month is that there will be a low pressure in the north of Japan, and the flow of cold air into northern Japan will be weak.
There is a pressure trough on the southern coast of Honshu, and the Pacific side of eastern Japan and western Japan are expected to be susceptible to the effects of low pressure and fronts.
The atmospheric pressure gradient is gentle, and Okinawa/Amami will likely be covered by high pressure mainly in the latter half of the period.
The temperature at an altitude of approximately 1,500m is predicted to be higher than normal in the vicinity of Japan, from the continent to the international date line.



#High temperatures continue; be careful of damage from melting snow and pollen The cherry blossom front will move north quickly
With warm air easily covering the area, temperatures will be high nationwide over the next month.
Temperatures are expected to be quite high in the first half of the period in northern Japan, and at the beginning of the period in eastern and western Japan and Okinawa/Amami.
The Sea of Japan side of northern Japan has periods when it is easily covered by high pressure, so the amount of sunshine for the next month will likely be at or above normal.
Please be careful of damage caused by melting snow in northern Japan and Hokuriku.
The amount of pollen scattered around Honshu continues to be high, so please continue to take precautions against pollen.
West of the Kanto region, there has been a rush of cherry blossom blooming over the past week, but as the weather continues to be warm, the cherry blossom front will move north quickly.
Check the weekly weather forecast and plan your cherry blossom viewing accordingly.



#Precipitation will be at or above normal levels, but some places will still be affected by light rainfall
The Pacific side of eastern Japan and western Japan are susceptible to the effects of low pressure systems and fronts, so precipitation is expected to be at or above normal levels over the next month, with fewer hours of sunshine.
The Pacific side of eastern Japan and western Japan have been less affected by low pressure systems and fronts since mid-November last year, resulting in low precipitation.
Precipitation over the next month is expected to be at or above normal, but there is a possibility that the effects of light rainfall will remain.
Please continue to conserve water.
Okinawa/Amami is likely to be covered by high pressure mainly during the latter half of the season, so precipitation for the next month will be at or below normal, and sunshine hours will be at or above normal.


#Weather for the next month
On the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan, the weather will change every few days, but it is expected that there will be more sunny days than normal.
On the Pacific side of northern Japan, the weather will change every few days, and there will be many sunny days, similar to normal years.
On the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan, the weather is expected to change every few days.
On the Pacific side of eastern Japan and western Japan, the weather will change every few days, but there will be fewer sunny days than in normal years.
In Okinawa/Amami, the weather changes every few days, but it is expected that there will be fewer cloudy and rainy days compared to normal years.

[Next week is the rapeseed rainy season] Check the weather frequently when viewing the cherry blossoms (Commentary: Weather forecaster Atsuko Miyake)

2026/03/26 13:53

Cherry blossoms bloomed in Osaka today.
The flowers bloomed one day earlier than normal and last year.



In western Japan, including Osaka, many places are sunny today, but
in eastern Japan and northern Japan, there are many places where it is raining.



Looking at the state of the rain clouds as of 11 a.m., rain clouds are covering the Kanto and Tohoku regions.
On Hachijojima Island in the Izu Islands, 9.5mm of rain has been observed in the past hour,
The rain is getting stronger.
On the other hand, in central Tokyo and Sendai city,
it is mainly light rain with a rainfall of about 1mm per hour.

However, rainy conditions are expected to continue after this.



After this, rain will continue in the Kanto, Tohoku, and Niigata regions into the evening.
Although the rain is not heavy,
the type of rain that continues to fall is expected to continue.

At night, there will be periods of rain in the Kanto region, but there are likely to be some places in the Tohoku region where the rain will remain even after the date changes.

However, the weather looks like it will improve tomorrow in the Kanto and Tohoku regions.



Tomorrow, western Japan is expected to have clear skies from the morning, and
eastern Japan is also expected to have clear skies from around noon.
There are some places in Tohoku where light rain remains, but
we can expect clear skies in the afternoon.

However, at night in the Kanto region,
damp easterly winds hit the mountains, and rain clouds are likely to form locally.

If you are going out tomorrow night, please bring rain gear just in case.



Next week will have many days of continuous rain, and it looks like it will be the "rainy season for rapeseed."

It will be sunny in many places until the 28th (Saturday), but on the 29th (Sunday), a low pressure system will approach from the west and it will rain in western Japan.

It looks like it will rain in eastern Japan on the 30th (Monday).

On the last day of March, the 31st (Tuesday),
a front will pass through northern and western Japan, bringing widespread rain.

This is likely to be the heaviest rain of the period.
Please be careful about how it rains.

There is a possibility that the front will move south from April 1st (Wednesday) to April 2nd (Thursday).
The forecast is still subject to change, and there is a possibility of clear skies once the front moves away, so
Please continue to pay close attention to the latest forecast.




Today, the 26th (Thursday), rain will continue in the Kanto and Tohoku regions.
In the Izu Islands, which is close to a low pressure system, strong winds will continue until the evening.
Please be careful of strong winds and high waves.

Temperatures will rise in sunny western Japan, reaching 23c in Kochi and 22c in Kagoshima, making it as sunny as mid- to late April.



Tomorrow, the 27th (Friday), the skies will return to eastern Japan, and the temperature is likely to rise.
Western to eastern Japan, temperatures will rise to around 20c
It will be sunny during the day to enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

In Tohoku, the rain will stop during the day, and we can expect sunshine.



Finally, the weekly forecast.

You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing on both Saturday and Sunday in the Kyushu and Tokai regions.

In the Kanto region, there is a rain mark on Saturday, but
the rain will mainly occur in the morning, and although there will be a lot of clouds in the afternoon, it will be possible to see the cherry blossoms.
Sunday, the 29th, will be sunny even in the Kanto region, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

There will be a lot of rain in the first half of next week, but depending on the position of the front, there is a possibility of clear skies from
1st (Wednesday) to 2nd (Thursday).

Today, the 26th (Thursday), the waxing moon and Jupiter will be close to each other. What is the weather like today

2026/03/26 12:13

Today, the 26th (Thursday), the waxing half moon and Jupiter will be close to each other in the sky.
From after sunset until early morning on the 27th (Friday), bright Jupiter will appear to be nestled in a half-moon, making it a very conspicuous sight. You can enjoy this spectacle until the moon and Jupiter set after midnight.



This is the starry sky one hour after sunset (17:57) on the 26th today in Tokyo. Near the zenith, the waxing Moon and Jupiter will be seen close together, and Pollux and Castor in the Gemini constellation may also be seen nearby.
As the sky becomes darker, its brightness will also increase.





Now, regarding tonight's weather, a low pressure system is moving east along the southern coast of Honshu. The Tohoku region is also experiencing a trough in atmospheric pressure. For this reason, the Tokai, Kanto-Koshin, Hokuriku, and Tohoku regions are unfortunately prone to rain clouds, and it is expected that there will be some places where it will rain. However, the weather is expected to gradually improve from tonight until tomorrow, and there will be some places where you can see the stars through the gaps in the clouds later in the day.

On the other hand, it is expected to be mostly sunny in western Japan and Hokkaido.
In western Japan, the weather is expected to gradually improve, and there will be periods of sunshine tonight, even in areas that are currently covered in clouds. This will be an opportunity for observation.

Due to the warmth of spring, cherry blossoms bloom earlier than usual in Kofu, the earliest cherry blossom blooming date in recorded history (weather summary March 15th to March 21st, 2026)

2026/03/26 08:35

This is a summary of the weather for this period (March 15 to March 21, 2026).

#Summary of the weather for this period (March 15th to March 21st)
The average temperature tended to be above normal in northern and eastern Japan, where the influence of cold air was weak and it was easy to be covered by warm air. In western Japan, temperatures were slightly below normal in some areas along the Sea of Japan due to the effects of a cool high-pressure system and rain.

Although there were some rainy and snowy days due to the passage of fronts and low pressure systems, the amount of precipitation nationwide tended to be lower compared to normal years. The area around the Nansei Islands was covered in high pressure on many days, and the number of occurrences tended to be considerably lower than normal.

Sunshine hours tended to be higher than normal nationwide because there were many sunny days covered by high pressure. The Sea of Okhotsk side of Hokkaido is susceptible to the effects of low-pressure systems, resulting in below-normal temperatures, while the Kanto region has a lot of clouds due to the influence of the coastal front, with Tokyo and other areas experiencing below-normal temperatures.



[About this period's weather]
#Characteristics of pressure distribution
On the 15th, a low pressure system moved northwest through the Sea of Okhotsk. The area around Honshu was generally covered by high pressure, and it continued to dominate on the 16th. Meanwhile, a pressure trough formed near the Izu Islands, forming a local front, and a low pressure system formed in the early hours of the 17th. The front became stagnant near central China behind the anticyclone, and a low pressure system formed above the front late on the night of the 17th. On the 18th, the center of the high pressure system gradually moved away from the sea east of Japan, and a frontal low pressure system approached Honshu from the west. On the 19th, a low pressure system moving through the Sea of Japan moved northeast west of Hokkaido. The low pressure system along with the front passed near Honshu and gradually moved out to the sea east of Japan. On the 20th, a low pressure system moving through the Sea of Japan approached northern Japan, accompanied by a front. Another low pressure system formed near the Izu Islands and moved slowly eastward. On the 21st, a low pressure system moved near Hokkaido, and the area around Honshu was widely covered by a migratory high pressure system coming from the continent. The front was stationary in an east-west direction from Taiwan to the Nansei Islands, and from the south of Honshu to the sea east of Japan.

#Precipitation
On the 15th, rain clouds spread over Hokkaido, the coastal areas of southern Kanto, and parts of the Izu Islands due to the effects of low pressure and local fronts, and rain fell. On the 16th, rain clouds spread over the coastal areas of the Kanto and Tokai regions, where there was a trough in the atmospheric pressure, and it was raining in some parts. It will rain and snow in parts of Hokkaido during the evening and night. On the 17th, due to the influence of a low pressure system, some heavy rain was observed in the Izu Islands, including Hachijo Island, but the area around Honshu was generally within the high pressure zone and there was almost no precipitation. On the 18th, rain fell in western Japan due to the effects of a low pressure system and front, and in the afternoon the rain expanded to eastern Japan and Tohoku. Somewhat heavy rain was observed at Mt. Unzen and Izuhara in Nagasaki Prefecture. On the 19th, the weather gradually started to improve in western Japan, but from Hokuriku to northern Japan, rain and snow fell due to the influence of a low pressure system moving through the Sea of Japan. A local front has formed in parts of the Kanto coast and the Nansei Islands, causing intermittent rain. On the 20th, a low pressure system accompanied by a front moved towards Hokkaido, and strong cold air in the upper atmosphere moved southward. In northern Japan, snow became heavier locally from the 20th to the 21st, with 27 cm of snow falling in 3 hours recorded in Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, and blizzard warnings were issued in some areas.

#Temperature
On the 15th, temperatures rose in various places due to high pressure. There were many places, mainly on the Pacific side, where temperatures exceeded 15 degrees Celsius. On the 16th, the weather continued to be within the high-pressure area, and the weather was warmer than normal. Cherry blossom blooming announced in Kochi, Gifu, and Kofu. On the 17th, high pressure continued to prevail, with temperatures trending higher than normal. Announcement of cherry blossom blooming in Nagoya. On the 18th, temperatures in western Japan slowed down due to rain, with many places in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions seeing temperatures below normal. Eastern and northern Japan will continue to experience higher-than-normal temperatures. On the 19th, warm air blanketed the entire country, with temperatures trending higher than normal in each region. Cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo and Hiroshima, and white plum blossoms bloom in Nagano. On the 20th, temperatures in the Kanto region fell below normal due to cloudy and rainy weather. Announcement of cherry blossom blooming in Shizuoka. On the 21st, temperatures dropped in northern Japan and Hokuriku due to cold air. Temperatures are rising on the Pacific coast west of the Kanto region. Announcement of blooming of white plum blossoms in Yamagata and cherry blossoms in Saga. During this period, all areas where cherry blossoms were announced to bloom last year exceeded normal levels, and Kofu recorded the earliest blooming date in recorded history.