2026 Sakura: the White Ookanzakura are in bloom

This is just a very short post to declare that the White Ookanzakura, a type of early blooming cherry blossoming, are currently in bloom in the Kanto Plain. Moreover, a lot of them are either in full bloom right now or approaching full bloom. Ookanzakura are a fluffy, voluptuous cherry blossom. The white ones could be mistaken from Somei Yoshino from a distance. They come in pink too, but I have only seen the white so far this year. When in full bloom, the white ookanzakura photograph very well, in my experience, thanks to their fullness. 

Have you seen any Ookanzakura yet this year? White or pink? The photo in this post was taken today, March 13th 2026.