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www.japantimes.co.jpTokyo is currently experiencing its cherry blossom season, which started earlier than average due to low rainfall.<grok:richcontent id="eb6cc2" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">1</argument> </grok:richcontent><grok:richcontent id="c0a4a7" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">1</argument> </grok:richcontent> Recent safety concerns have emerged as ageing cherry trees collapse in parks during peak hanami picnics.<grok:richcontent id="d8f5b1" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">1</argument> </grok:richcontent><grok:richcontent id="a1b2c3" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">1</argument> </grok:richcontent>
Key Stories
A former teacher was jailed for sharing voyeuristic images of students, marking the first prison sentence in a high-profile case. Shibuya introduced on-the-spot fines for littering amid surging tourist numbers.[1]
Other Developments
Park Hyatt Tokyo reopened after a two-year renovation. Governor Yuriko Koike remains Tokyo's head of government. Discussions grow about Japan eyeing NATO ties as trust in US alliances wanes.[1]