Cherry Trees Fall in Various Parts of Japan; Tokyo and Fukuoka Dispatch Tree Doctors for Inspection
Cherry trees have been falling in various parts of Japan, prompting emergency inspections in Tokyo and Fukuoka. In Tokyo, a giant Somei Yoshino fell in Kunitachi City, and other incidents occurred in Chidorigafuchi and Kinuta Park. Fukuoka City is also inspecting its cherry trees after a 15-meter tree fell in Maizuru Park.
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According to Japan's TBS television, a giant Somei Yoshino cherry tree fell root-first onto a crosswalk in Kunitachi City, Tokyo, yesterday morning, fortunately without causing any injuries.
A representative from the Kunitachi City government's relevant department stated, "When this tree was planted, it was small, but over the years, the upper part of the tree grew large, while the roots remained small. This might have made it difficult for the tree to support its own weight, causing it to fall."
The Kunitachi City government had previously been 'renewing' trees, replacing Somei Yoshino cherry trees at risk of falling with other types of cherry trees.
In Tokyo, cherry trees have been falling consecutively from last month to this month. Incidents occurred at famous cherry blossom viewing spots such as Chidorigafuchi in Chiyoda Ward and Kinuta Park in Setagaya Ward. In Kinuta Park, five trees, including cherry trees, fell, causing one injury.
In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted emergency inspections. Among the 25 cherry trees inspected yesterday, seven were found to be in poor condition.
A tree doctor involved in the inspection stated, "Weakened trees will gradually enter a phase where they must be replaced."
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will also inspect other parks, schools, and roads, and use artificial intelligence (AI) for analysis.
Not only Tokyo faces the problem of falling cherry trees. In Fukuoka City, a 15-meter-tall cherry tree in Maizuru Park fell on the afternoon of April 8th, while cherry blossom viewers were gathered.
The Fukuoka City government noted that this tree was planted about 70 years ago, and its interior had already rotted. The Fukuoka City government dispatched personnel yesterday to inspect the cherry trees in Maizuru Park.
Tree doctor Yoichi Mori stated, "Some trees may appear to be in good condition externally, but their interiors may have partially rotted or become hollow."
City officials and tree doctors are tapping each of the approximately 40 cherry trees to check if their interiors are hollow. The city plans to continue inspecting other trees, and with about 1,000 cherry trees in Maizuru Park, the city aims to ascertain the condition of all trees in the park this month. (Compiler: Yang Wei-ching) 1150410
A representative from the Kunitachi City government's relevant department stated, "When this tree was planted, it was small, but over the years, the upper part of the tree grew large, while the roots remained small. This might have made it difficult for the tree to support its own weight, causing it to fall."
The Kunitachi City government had previously been 'renewing' trees, replacing Somei Yoshino cherry trees at risk of falling with other types of cherry trees.
In Tokyo, cherry trees have been falling consecutively from last month to this month. Incidents occurred at famous cherry blossom viewing spots such as Chidorigafuchi in Chiyoda Ward and Kinuta Park in Setagaya Ward. In Kinuta Park, five trees, including cherry trees, fell, causing one injury.
In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted emergency inspections. Among the 25 cherry trees inspected yesterday, seven were found to be in poor condition.
A tree doctor involved in the inspection stated, "Weakened trees will gradually enter a phase where they must be replaced."
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will also inspect other parks, schools, and roads, and use artificial intelligence (AI) for analysis.
Not only Tokyo faces the problem of falling cherry trees. In Fukuoka City, a 15-meter-tall cherry tree in Maizuru Park fell on the afternoon of April 8th, while cherry blossom viewers were gathered.
The Fukuoka City government noted that this tree was planted about 70 years ago, and its interior had already rotted. The Fukuoka City government dispatched personnel yesterday to inspect the cherry trees in Maizuru Park.
Tree doctor Yoichi Mori stated, "Some trees may appear to be in good condition externally, but their interiors may have partially rotted or become hollow."
City officials and tree doctors are tapping each of the approximately 40 cherry trees to check if their interiors are hollow. The city plans to continue inspecting other trees, and with about 1,000 cherry trees in Maizuru Park, the city aims to ascertain the condition of all trees in the park this month. (Compiler: Yang Wei-ching) 1150410