Japan’s Cherry Blossoms have started but WHY SO EARLY?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

The 1000 year old Sakura Tree in Japan video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGaVnXWprN-Ij9Esi=o21K4snVRo6GXSxd Miharu Takizakura that blossoms from pink to white!

[@you2be839]

Well, I too have noticed that there's less or no snow at all at 1000m in the Alps this year, so it either snowed less; or it has been warmer, and probably warmer in many other places too, hence why stuff is blooming earlier...

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

Learned something new. Multiple varieties of cherry blossom trees. The weeping tree was beautiful.

[@teresa_davis]

So beautiful John! Thank you for bringing us with you to see the blossoms! ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌼😊❤️

[@natalieyoung6]

I’m arriving on the 6th and can’t wait to see the cherry blossoms. We will be starting at Okayama & Osaka and doing the Nagoya region and heading up through Tokyo to Hokkaido. Love your show so much , we never stop finding new places when we come to Japan ❤

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

Beautiful John, Thanks for sharing.. I have 7 different Japanese sakura in my garden in France.. I have 2 that bloom in fall all the way through to March! Autumilus/sp... Also, I just wanted to point out that in the beginning of your video, you showed us a bared cherry tree and said, 'there is not a bud on it," when in fact there were tons of buds on the branches, so maybe you meant to say not one bloom or one flower.. Cherry trees have buds in autumn, just that they grow bigger throughout the seasons, and then stay tightly closed until they are ready to come out of their bud casing and bloom.. Enjoy the Hanami season in Japan.. Wish we could be there.. We are actually and FINALLY coming back this fall! Also, I am trying to get a hold of Yoshino cherry trees here but it is really hard to have access to them.

[@sanmikazuki4358]

plum tree bloom earlier than sakura. So when you go to Japan earlier, you can see plum trees too. They are also beautiful. My favorite is cycling ordinary road. Some people planted beautiful Sakura trees on them yard. When you go to temples, sometimes you can see historical Sakura tree.

[@yukioozaki1746]

Thank you, John, Your posting is always so timely. What a beautiful early blooming variety "Kawazu" is! I really loved it.

[@judinebanez7133]

Wow so early.... we experienced cherry blossoms last March 2018 in Tokyo and it was gorgeously stunning🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 love cherry blossoms.. thanks 🙏🏻🌸

[@trevorgurley5632]

I went to Kawazu last month, and the blossoms were beautiful. It was full of people as expected, so patience was required.

[@PinkCandiez]

beautiful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

I was so happy to get to see all kinds of the cherry and even ume blossoms when i was there this time theough the end of march last year! Was the best birthday gift ever 🥰 Much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@keithfong9968]

Thank you for this post! We'll be in Tokyo in a couple of weeks and was afraid we were going to be there too early. I feel better now!

[@onlyinjapanGO]

You’ll time it pretty good, something will be blooming ;)

[@normamejias6587]

Beautiful John. Thank you for sharing.

[@gosikh]

Coming over in a couple of weeks. Look forward to seeing these.

[@alanplays4697]

Been following your channel for a while now.. We watch it before my wife and I travel to Japan. In 2 weeks we’ll be back again to Tokyo and Osaka for Sakura and Sumo.. 😊

[@Namipew]

So pretty!

[@boardthenplay8878]

Oh wow soo early for Cherry Blossom. Hopefully I would still see it by April.

[@carolineindacityphx]

Lovely blossoms, John! 🌸🌸 They look like they are lit from the inside out. 😮Thank you for taking a stroll with us. 🥰

[@robertcrist6059]

I work in the green industry here in the US, and at least in MO where I am, we have Magnolias, Crab Apples, and others that also bloomed in mid Feb.b/c the temp was so warm. It's crazy.

[@amjmkt25]

I discovered Mount Yoshino from your live stream last year,visited there that was an incredible experience. Thank you so much.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Wonderful!!

[@michichuuu]

Thank you, John! Very helpful video! 20:14 that bird is so pretty, looks like a brown-eared bulbul! I had no idea about Mount Yoshino, I will for sure fit that into my March trip 😊

[@rudyardroxas4586]

Beautiful Sumida River Walk.

[@DavidPerez-iv8qi]

I leave on Saturday and my hotel is right by this river. I can’t wait.

[@annettepeacock967]

Thank you John from the UK I coming to Japan in May. It’s so good to seethe cherry blossom.

[@DavidPerez-iv8qi]

I’ll see you soon Japan. I’ll be right by this location for a nice vacation get away.

[@ProfWilliam]

We are arriving at april 10. I wonder how much the nature waking up until that.

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

This is kinda cool. Are you using the youtube app to stream?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Prism

[@AP-hn8wd]

Was at the Starbucks Nissan Gallery in Yokohama earlier today and across the river (Bay Quarter / SOGO side) there were Sakura trees in full boom. I would assume they were also the kawazu type as the colors hue were the same.

[@joyjoyz778]

I arrive on the 9th omg so happy I'll get to see it

[@FluffyBunny9002]

I'll be in Japan from April 17 - April 30. Tokyo on the 17-21, Osaka 21-24, Kyoto 24-27, and Aomori 27-30. I'm hoping to catch the blossoms in Aomori. 🤞

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Oh, I LOVE the drooping kind of Cherry trees! They are all so beautiful.

[@ramixpAPEX]

The beauty of life

[@charonhukom5720]

We are going to Sapporo end of April .. Hopefully we can see Sakura there 🤞

[@jarihult]

Beautiful Sakura’s 🌸even though i missed this completely due the symantanious streams😒Thank you anyway🙂👍!!!

[@happycook6737]

Oh no! I was hopeful they will peak end of March in Tokyo.

[@Garo.11]

There's other sakuras that will bloom end of March.

[@Johnny775]

I can’t wait to go!

[@henrymatos9551]

The Sakura blossoms looks beautiful. I watched your video on the old Samuel tree, really enjoyed it! Made a note to visit that area one day. Speaking of crazy things to do, will you climb Mount Fuji this year?

[@jotan6462]

We arrive Tokyo on 25/3. Can we still see lots in full bloom as we know they have come early?

[@ChritsianBucic]

🌸N🌸I🌸C🌸E🌸start! 👌🏻

[@catmi3068]

Oh no, I hope the Cherry Blossom trees are still blooming when I arrive around middle of March and will leave close to end of March. Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Yokohama, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe. Anyways, this is my first time visit Japan and excited to visit the mentioned locations. If I see cherry blossom blooming will be a bonus.

[@d-ka88universe]

i will go to Tokyo in March 17, hope i can still see the cherry Blossoms 🤞

[@rb02166]

Not certain, but the bird in the tree may be a White's Thrush.

[@janiwane9612]

Bee's are a great thing!😊 Helps nature❤

[@yrmanja]

Here is the same situation. Different kinds of trees have started to bloom too early. They never bloomed in February. Trees bloom too early because of the climate change.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

In March 2021 Ayumi Hamasaki released a new single sort of related to the Sakura. I'll have to look for it.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Beautiful! But why so early? Climate change, I would say... Happy early Spring, John!

[@onlyinjapanGO]

They’re late some years. I think Tokyo is getting hotter, more glass and asphalt.

[@MartianAmbassador69]

Came right to the comments to see how long it would take for a climate change alarmist to ruin the video

[@michaelsasano8622]

Aloha John. Man... I'm bummed that I've missed your last two livestreams 😢. Always glad to have the replay. Did you know that Maryland and DC both have Cherry Blossom trees? I had no idea that it was a thing there of all places. I took a picture of it but it fails in comparison to what Japan has though. I hope to catch the Sakura season when I revisit Japan hopefully sooner than later. Mahalo for sharing this my friend. 🤙

[@eatlikealocal]

In 1912, the mayor of Tokyo gifted 3,000 cherry trees to Washington, DC as a gift of friendship. 🌸

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Always here I spirit #aloha !! Yes! I have photos as a toddler running around them! In Bell bottoms too 😂

[@st4r____]

I’m going to Japan on March 25, will the cherry blossoms still be there?

[@kamehameha-hwy83]

Absolutely, it's essential to be respectful when photographing cherry blossoms. Manipulating the branches can be seen as disrespectful, as cherry blossoms hold cultural significance in Japan. It's best to admire them without disturbing their natural state. 절대적으로, 벚꽃을 찍을 때에는 예의를 갖추는 것이 중요합니다. 가지를 조작하는 것은 불손한 행동으로 여겨질 수 있습니다. 벚꽃은 일본에서 문화적인 중요성을 가지고 있기 때문에, 그들의 자연스러운 상태를 방해하지 않고 감상하는 것이 가장 좋습니다. 在拍摄樱花时，绝对要尊重。操纵树枝可能被视为不尊重，因为樱花在日本具有文化意义。最好是在不干扰它们自然状态的情况下欣赏它们。

[@MegaJugganot]

I hope there's still some when I get there start of April....

[@eatlikealocal]

For most of Japan, the Cherry blossom season typically ends by early April. In northern Hokkaido, Cherry blossoms can sometimes be viewed until early May. 🗾🌸

[@hello_storm]

Reaching Tokyo 5th April then Kyoto and Osaka over the course of 10 days. Pretty sure I am going to miss any remaining Sakura :(

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Just go north! Fukushima and Sendai are starting then.

[@hello_storm]

@@onlyinjapanGO :) this is the first time I am visiting Japan with my wife and our itinerary is very tight. We might do a north day trip if we get a day free but it will be impromptu!! I am hoping to see atleast some remaining in Fuji area. If i see nothing at all, then somewhere north for a day!

[@ChrizardsAdventures]

I'll go watch that other episode

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Awesome info : the 6th forecast shared yesterday puts it at 21 march full bloom 29th interestingly last year the 6th forecast was only 2 days off so not a bad indicator

[@onlyinjapanGO]

We don’t know for sure until the “indicator” tree at Yasukuni Shrine shows like 13 blossoms or something like that 😂

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@onlyinjapanGO hahaha omg ! Set up a webcam lol

[@Cliffdog01]

If you wanted to see the Ume Plum Blossom as well as Sakura Cherry Blossom when would you go? I know Ume are always before Sakura, so do you think it's even possible as a tourist to see the Peak of both in one trip?

[@vidtrax662]

100 cultivars is already mind boggling, 600 to 800 you need a powerful microscope to investigate 😅😂😱

[@onlyinjapanGO]

It is! If I went to Yoshino, I think I’d find at least 30 of them. I should try to find each one and mark it off, like a stamp really or scavenger hunt!

[@grey28282]

Somethings cannot be Searched for , only Discovered . " when it's Fate , there is no coincidence ". the Season of Cherry Blossom 🌸 is the Time ⏳ of Dreams , the Tears of a Dreamcatcher are Precious , the fall of the Cherry Blossom Petals 🌸, is as the fall of the tears of the Dreamcatcher " , catch the petal , catch the tear 💧 , catch the Dream and make a wish ✨🌠

[@citypetrichor]

We will be in Tokyo on March 29th will we miss it?

[@popo864]

John, visit Argentina during the Jacaranda blooming season, you’ll love it

[@onlyinjapanGO]

I would!!! I was in Argentina in 2003, but it was February. BA, Iguazu, Mendoza and Salta. I want to go south next time ❤️

[@popo864]

@@onlyinjapanGO in the south you can try Ushuaia, Calafate, el Chalten and Bariloche, they are beautiful

[@username_bot]

Thanks!

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Thank you! ^_^

[@SyaoranLiClow]

For the Sakrua season I guess it's good to reserve your slot for Gyoen

[@onlyinjapanGO]

You must, it’s the only way in during the season.

[@Garo.11]

Do you have to reserve a spot in that park even during a weekday? Thought it was only mandatory during the weekends?

[@gosikh]

Nooo way, already?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

This variety, every year :)

[@cgr6320]

What is the place name in the video??

[@mandyrose6169]

😍😍😍

[@jws44444]

The blossoms have started because spring started early Feb according to the lunar calendar.

[@Cliffdog01]

I know you don't stay in Tokyo, so maybe it'll be hard to answer, but what business hotels do you think are likely to have the best views of Tracks and rail traffic? Currently, I'm torn between Remm and Washington, right next to Akihabara Station. But if you know of an even better place to see out of a hotel with constant rail traffic, I'd really like to know.

[@chariklia86]

🌸☺

[@djdb1214]

I'm coming to Japan for the first time the week of April 14! Since the cherry blossoms came early this year will they still last until I'm there??

[@eatlikealocal]

For most of Japan, the Cherry blossom season typically ends by early April. In northern Hokkaido, Cherry blossoms can sometimes be viewed until early May. 🗾🌸

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Japan is a big country. GO NORTH!

[@alanchow4305]

Noooo im due to come at the start of next month!😢😢😢

[@charu002]

Wait. Where is that?

[@ionelCristianLupu_]

I think I made a mistake. We are arriving in mid-April. I think we won't be able to see them 😢😢

[@FluffyBunny9002]

I'm also arriving in mid April, and in Tokyo at that time, but I'll finish my trip in Aomori, where there should hopefully be blossom. The Aomori Sakura Festival is something like April 20 to May 7 approximately.

[@wave-di6vp]

Is the shinjuku park a good viewing area

[@onlyinjapanGO]

It is but crowded, there are many varieties there. Go early in the day if you can, closes by 4pm I believe.

[@yaminogame7805]

toby are following you

[@onlyinjapanGO]

is always watching

[@sandyrothman2430]

The usual English pronunciation of cultivar is "cultivahr," the "var" sounding like "far." or "tar."

[@michro4094]

No one on KZbin needs to know your itinerary. The guy running this channel isn't going to respond to you. Get over yourselves.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Not with that attitude 😂

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

🩵🌸🩵🌸. Shame I wont be there this time. Maybe on the next sakura blossoms.