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Agency axes cherry blossom forecast
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The Meteorological Agency said Dec. 25 it will scrap its annual cherry blossom forecast, in place for more than half a century, citing similar private-sector services and the need for it to focus more on other services. Starting in 1955, the agency released weekly forecasts on flowering dates from March to April for areas across Japan except the Okinawa and Amami areas, based on observation of sample someiyoshino trees, and other data. (Kyodo News)
気象庁、桜の開花予想取りやめ
気象庁は12月25日、来春から桜の開花予想を取りやめることを発表した。民間の団体が桜の開花予想を発表するようになり、同庁として発表する必要性が薄れたことが原因だという。
Shukan ST: January 15, 2010
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