As noted, the first bloom this year began in Hiroshima Prefecture.
At the same time, it became very early - until now, cherry blossoms in the region have bloomed only once before, on March 10, 2010.
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The bloom will last from a week to ten days, according to meteorologists.
The Japanese consider sakura to be a symbol of their country.