Mon Mar 24 05:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Cherry Blossoms Begin to Bloom in Ueno Park, Tokyo

**TOKYO, March 24** – Cherry blossom season has officially begun in Tokyo. While the full bloom is still a few days away, reports from Ueno Park indicate that some Someiyoshino cherry trees are starting to open.

“It!” newscaster Naofumi Kajitani reported from Ueno Park this afternoon, noting that while many blossoms remain in bud, the tips are turning pink, signaling the imminent arrival of peak bloom. Large crowds are already gathering in the park to enjoy the early signs of spring, with many taking photos and enjoying the warm weather. Some visitors expressed disappointment that the full bloom hasn’t yet arrived. However, the iconic Someiyoshino-lined paths are expected to create beautiful pink arches in the coming days. The official announcement of cherry blossom opening was made around 2 PM today at Yasukuni Shrine.

**(Note: The original text included unrelated news snippets about a shrine’s statement, political commentary, public opinion polls, and other miscellaneous items. These have been excluded from this news article to focus solely on the cherry blossom report.)**

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