Japan Records Earliest br Cherry Blossom Bloom in 1,200 Years.br In Kyoto, this year’s sakura bloom took br place on March 26 and in Tokyo on March 22, br the second-earliest date on record.br The peak bloom dates vary from br year to year, but scientists warn that earlier br blooms are a sign of the larger climate crisis.br As global temperatures warm, the last spring frosts .., Dr. Lewis Ziska, via CNN.br ... are occurring earlier and flowering is occurring sooner, Dr. Lewis Ziska, via CNN.br Experts also say warmer temperatures br could lead to a large-scale destabilization br of natural systems.br Lots of other plants are experiencing changes .., Chinese University of Hong Kong's Amos Tai, via CNN.br ...