[Famico666]

Hi everyone,

I've been looking everywhere for up-to-date information on sakura viewing in English and I've struggled to find it. So I thought I'd take actions into my own hands!

What I think would be really cool is if people currently living in Japan can post in this thread when the cherry blossom first blooms in their area. Hopefully we can then track the sakura 'front' as it crosses Japan.

I shall be in China for the next few months and plan on hopping across to Japan when the cherry blossom is in season, but I'd like to know where it is! I'm sure I'm not the only person seeking this information.

With everyone's help, hopefully we'll create the definitive Sakura-Watch 2009!

So, if you live in Japan, as soon as the cherry blossom appears in your area, please post a little message here telling us (with a note saying where you are).

I hope people think this is a good idea. Thanks!