This year, the first sakura cherry blossoms flowers are expected to bloom on March 17th in Kumamoto, on March 20th in Tokyo, and on May 1st in Sapporo.
EXIF info:
Nikon D700
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 40mm
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/640s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 320