{"id":21816,"date":"2021-02-27T22:06:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T06:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=21816"},"modified":"2021-02-27T22:06:31","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T06:06:31","slug":"kagoshima-sapporo-experience-japans-2021-cherry-blossom-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2021\/02\/27\/kagoshima-sapporo-experience-japans-2021-cherry-blossom-home\/","title":{"rendered":"From Kagoshima to Sapporo, Experience Japan’s 2021 Cherry Blossom from home"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of\u00a0Japan’s<\/span>\u00a0biggest tourist draws<\/strong><\/p>\n

the spectacular cherry blossom<\/strong> (sakura)<\/p>\n

that occurs every spring, looks set to delight those that wish to travel to the country once again in 2021.<\/p>\n

Gatherings of crowds for\u00a0Hanami\u00a0<\/i>cherry blossom viewing festivals<\/strong> were discouraged in 2020 due to pandemic-related restrictions.<\/p>\n

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However, it seems that tourists will have more access than ever before to\u00a0Japan’s<\/span>\u00a0ideal viewing locations in its countless beautiful parks and gardens, by using innovative virtual technology from home.<\/p>\n

The experience of witnessing the wonderous bloom of pink and white cherry flowers has long been a cherished annual tradition in\u00a0Japan<\/span>, and picnics and flower-viewing parties are popular for locals as well as an increasing number of international tourists.<\/p>\n

Sakura\u00a0<\/i>usually starts in March<\/strong> at the south of the Japanese peninsula, where temperatures begin to rise earlier, before making its way north to the island of\u00a0Hokkaido<\/span>\u00a0by early May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Once the blossom begins, the flowers usually take around a week to reach full bloom<\/strong>, known as\u00a0mankai<\/i>, which also usually lasts about\u00a0seven days.<\/p>\n

As the cherry blossom is such a big attraction and lasts for such a short window of time, the Japan\u00a0Meteorological Agency (JMC) frequently publishes and updates forecasts for the event every year.<\/p>\n

The forecast is based around flowering and full bloom dates from previous years, as well as the temperatures during autumn and winter, but is often closely monitored and updated well into the spring so enthusiasts don’t miss out on it!<\/p>\n

The bloom is expected early this year<\/b><\/h3>\n

In general, the\u00a0Japan<\/span>\u00a0cherry blossom forecast<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for 2021 predicts that the flowers will begin to bloom earlier than in a normal year thanks to a relatively warm winter.<\/p>\n

The expected flowering date in the Kinki region, which includes\u00a0Osaka<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0Kyoto<\/span><\/strong>, and the Kanto region, where the capital of\u00a0Tokyo<\/span>\u00a0is located, is expected in mid-March<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, sakura is currently expected to begin in the Kyushu and Tohoku regions<\/strong> either later in the month or in early April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Hokkaido<\/span>, the cherry bloom is expected a little later than in 2020, beginning from late April in the southern and central parts of the island to early May in western and eastern regions.<\/p>\n

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Some of the most popular places for sakura viewing in\u00a0Japan<\/span>\u00a0are the many parks and gardens of the vast number of shrines, castles, and temples across the country, including at the thousands of Hanami cherry blossom festivals that take place during the period.<\/p>\n

Although most international travelers were not able to experience the cherry blossom in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, many popular Sakura viewing sites have ensured that this won’t be the case in 2021 by introducing a number of virtual experiences.<\/p>\n

Cherry Blossom<\/span>\u00a02021 can be enjoyed from home too<\/b><\/h3>\n

Even if you’re not planning to travel to\u00a0Japan<\/span>\u00a0in spring 2021 to experience the natural phenomenon for yourself, you’ll still be able to enjoy it from home through numerous virtual experiences, including 360 panoramic video tours of iconic cherry blossom viewing locations.<\/p>\n

Additionally, a number of other Japanese virtual travel experiences have been set up to allow those planning to visit the country to get to know popular attractions before their visit, as well as to provide a digital alternative to those currently unable to travel.<\/p>\n

These include virtual tours of many of the most popular museums as well as live video feeds of iconic attractions such as Mount Fuji and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, so you can get plenty of ideas for\u00a0planning your next trip to\u00a0Japan<\/span><\/a><\/u>\u00a0and decide on the attractions you most want to visit in person!<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-virtual-travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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