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By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing)

Monday March 6, 2006
Cherry Blossom Cherry blossom viewing has been a Japanese custom since the 7th century. People drink, eat, and sing during the day and night.
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Cherry Blossom Forecast

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February 24, 2009 at 8:41 pm
(1) tim says:

Wonderful article! I might also give readers a link to the Japan Meteorological Agency’s “Flower Forecast” site (at http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/News/sakura.html).

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