High pressure covered the Kanto region on the 14th, and sunshine spread. Central Tokyo's temperature climbed steadily and hit 17.3 degrees at 1 p.m. Drawn by the mild air, the Kawazu cherry trees in front of the Marubeni head office next to the Palaceside Building continued to open and look close to their peak.
Temperatures were expected to rise further in the afternoon, bringing April-like warmth for a second day. The 15th should stay sunny and mild, but a front extending from a low will move south over Honshu and clouds will gradually spread, putting the weather on a downward trend.