Key Facts
• Observation of cherry blossom standard tree started April 13 in Sapporo.
• No flowers bloomed on April 13, the first observation day.
• Temperatures since February have been above average.
• Early blooming expected within this week in Sapporo.
• Sapporo Meteorological Observatory staff monitor the “Somei Yoshino” standard tree.
• Matsumae town in southern Hokkaido has some blossoms but no official bloom declaration.
• Matsumae will continue observations in the afternoon.
• Hokkaido awaits the arrival of the cherry blossom front.
Summary
In Sapporo, the observation of the cherry blossom standard tree began on April 13, with no flowers yet on the first day. Due to higher-than-average temperatures since February, the Somei Yoshino tree at the Sapporo Meteorological Observatory is expected to bloom within this week, possibly earlier than usual. Meanwhile, Matsumae town in southern Hokkaido has some blossoms on its standard tree but has not declared the official start of blooming. The town plans to continue monitoring this afternoon, anticipating the cherry blossom front’s arrival in Hokkaido. These developments highlight an early start to the cherry blossom season in the region.
