May 17, 2012

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Overview

Japan is one of the most powerful countries in the world and is very popular in terms of advanced technology, no wonder people from other countries would love to visit the country. Who would not have known these famous cherry blossoms? Everybody would want to see them bloom. So how would you know the best time to see them?

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Weather / Climate

Japan stretches at least 20°of latitude from twenty five degree N up to 45 degN with approx. 23°of longitude that is from 122 degree E to 145 degree E; the climate of the country is different from each region. Japan has 4 different seasons. March, April and May are springtime; June, July and August are summer; while September, October, and November are months that have autumn; during the months of December, January and February it is winter in Japan. Generally, summer is hot and humid but at the time of winter, the snow falls a lot on the Seaside of Japan, and it is even dry on the side of the Pacific Ocean.

Weather Forecast for Tokyo, Japan
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It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 9:00 PM JST on May 17, 2012
Partly Cloudy
24°/16°		It is forcast to be Thunderstorm at 9:00 PM JST on May 18, 2012
Thunderstorm
22°/12°		It is forcast to be Clear at 9:00 PM JST on May 19, 2012
Clear
24°/16°		It is forcast to be Mostly Cloudy at 9:00 PM JST on May 20, 2012
Mostly Cloudy
25°/16°		It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 9:00 PM JST on May 21, 2012
Partly Cloudy
26°/16°

Best time to go to Japan

Japan is full of awesome cherry blossoms during spring. When you get to Japan during the cherry blossom season is quite an unforgettable experience.  So when do these flowers blossom?

Cherry blossoms also known as Higan Zakura normally start blooming in the month of January particularly in Okinawa; and somei yoshino cherry blossoms will reach their peak the later in the month of March until April in the Honshu region. Usually, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Hokkaido during the month of May. Although it is very difficult to tell when the cherry blossoms opening dates will be so planning a trip to see the, bloom is not easy. The Weather Association or JWA, the Weathernews INC, and the Weather Map Co., Ltd, mostly announce the cherry blossom forecasts normally each spring.

Plan your vacation in Japan carefully if you want to catch the cherry blossoms bloom. If you’re just up for a business trip, just wish it will fall during spring so you will have the chance to experience the famous flower in the world.