Cherry blossoms to bloom in central Tokyo this Sunday or Monday

Japan's weather information firms released on Thursday that cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in central Tokyo in coming Sunday or Monday.

It said the trees will bloom in central Tokyo on Sunday, and around the capital in the cities of Yokohama, Kumagaya and Kofu on Tuesday.  Forecasters said lower temperatures continued in the region this week, and the trees will come into bloom in many areas of the region next week as temperatures are expected to rise.