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Micro-season 11 of 72Spring Equinox

Cherry Blossoms Open

桜始開さくらはじめてひらく

桜が咲きはじめる

SpringMarch 26〜March 30

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In English

The cherry trees begin to bloom. Television news reports the blossom front as it moves north, and offices start booking their spots under the trees.

桜が咲きはじめる。テレビは桜前線が北上する様子を伝え、職場は花見の場所取りの相談を始める。

The solar term it belongs to

Spring EquinoxしゅんぶんOn the spring equinox, day and night are close to equal length. It is a national holiday in Japan, and families visit their ancestors' graves during the week around it.

Japanese culture around March