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  "path": "/2026/03/04/japans-cherry-blossom-season-predicted-to-start-earlier-than-wed-thought-especially-in-tokyo/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-04T14:02:36.000Z",
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    "Japan",
    "cherry blossom forecast",
    "cherry blossom forecast 2026",
    "cherry blossoms",
    "cherry blossoms forecast",
    "cherry blossoms forecast 2026",
    "flowers",
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  "textContent": "Updated forecast says a burst of warm weather, with more sun to come, will be speeding up cherry blossom buds’ development. Though the cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring, Japan starts thinking about them in the middle of winter. They’re only in bloom for a short time, so planning ahead is critical in making […]",
  "title": "Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo"
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