KYOTO, JAPAN | Cherry blossom seasonality by The Information Lab

This visualisation explores 1,200 years of cherry blossom bloom data in Kyoto, Japan, showing how rising temperatures are causing blossoms to bloom earlier. This shift affects cultural traditions, tourism, and ecosystems, making climate change a visible and tangible issue.

Designed in Tableau, with a custom background created in Figma, the visualisation combines data and storytelling to make complex trends easy to understand. The use of cherry blossom icons as data points creates a clear and engaging way to track change over time.

By blending scientific insight with cultural significance, this piece highlights how environmental shifts impact everyday life in ways both subtle and profound.