Accurately forecasting the start of the cherry blossom season is notoriously difficult and the Japan Meteorological Agency has in the recent past taken a hit or two for getting it very wrong. It no longer provides this service. Instead, here are the latest predictions from the Japan Weather Association Report to give you a rough idea of when to enjoy this magical season in Japan.
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/seasonal/sakura2010/
This is a particularly busy time in Japan with both domestic and overseas tourists flocking to the best cherry blossom viewing sites. Accommodation in places like Kyoto fill up several months in advance of this season with some hotels and inns accepting bookings a year in advance. Perhaps a good time time to start planning your visit to Japan in 2011.
