The long-standing record of cherry blossom flowering dates in Kyoto, Japan, meticulously compiled by Prof. Yasuyuki Aono, is set to continue, offering crucial insights into the effects of climate change. Prof. Aono, formerly of Osaka Metropolitan University, dedicated his life to tracking the flowering of cherry trees, compiling data stretching back to the 9th century. His research revealed a clear trend of earlier blooming in recent years, a key sign of a changing climate. Following Prof. Aono's passing, data scientist Tuna Acisu spearheaded the search for someone to carry on this important work. A new researcher in Japan has now been appointed, ensuring the continuation of this invaluable 1,200-year-old dataset. The primary focus will remain on the mountain cherry species, *Prunus jamasakura*, located in Arashiyama, Kyoto.