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Sakuraco box is an authentic Japanese subscription box that features food, sweets, and tea.
Boxes are $37.50/month plus shipping, though there are discounts for longer subscriptions. Each box includes authentic home goods, including ceramics, chopsticks & furoshiki sourced from traditional Japanese makers.
Each box includes a 24-page Culture Guide accompanying you on an in-depth journey to explore monthly makers, themed articles, and snack info.
The box shipped wrapped in white plastic, so the box was not damaged.
The box is a beautiful blue!
First Look
The information guide contains cultural information, along with details about each snack. The book also contains allergy and ingredient information.
Unboxing
Blueberry Tart – Itou Confectionery (Tokyo)
The blueberry tart has a flaky crust with a tart blueberry filling inside. There are two tarts in each package.
- Common Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Soy
- May Contain Traces Of: Almond
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Japanese Pudding Dorayaki – Tenkei Confectionery (Nagano)
These treats are individually wrapped and taste a bit like a pancake, filled with a caramel sauce.
- Common Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Soy, Japanese Sweet Potato
- May Contain Traces Of: N/A
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Shio Kenpi – Mai Natto (Gifu)
These treats are like the potato sticks in a can, but made from sweet potatoes.
- Common Allergens: N/A
- May Contain Traces Of: Peanuts, Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Shrimp, Crab, Walnuts
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Cheese Jari Mame – Tokainosan (Shizuoka)
These packages of nuts are coated in a white cheese powder. Jari are bean-like shaped nuts that are made from roasted seeds, sunflower, pumpkin, and almond nuts.
- Common Allergens: Almond, Wheat, Soy, Dairy
- May Contain Traces Of: Eggs, Shrimp, Crab
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Usagi Pon Senbei – Matsuoka Confectionery (Osaka)
There are two packages of senbei, made of 5 types of flour and six soy sauces. These have a hard crunch and a good flavor.
- Common Allergens: Wheat, Soy
- May Contain Traces Of: N/A
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Salt Truffle & Cheese Arare – Kirare (Gifu)
I enjoy all kinds of cheese, and these cheese snacks are no exception. The cracker-like outside is filled with a cheese blend of Hokkaido cheese powder that is mixed with black truffle.
- Common Allergens: Dairy, Wheat, Soy, Fish Sauce
- May Contain Traces Of: Eggs, Peanuts, Shrimp
- Suitable for Vegetarians: No
Sesame Senbei – Inafuku Belka (Akita)
Of the two senbei snacks in the box, this one is my favorite. It has a toasted flavor and is sprinkled with sesame seeds.
- Common Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Sesame
- May Contain Traces Of: Eggs, Peanuts, Dairy, Shrimp
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Tsukimi Yunomi – Bloom (Gifu)
Yunomi means Japanese teacup. The cup is embossed with various tsukimi motifs, including: full harvest moon, susuki pampas grass, and charming rabbits. The cup is microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Koshian Daifuku – Adachi Confectionery (Gifu)
These treats are soft and chewy. They are bite-sized daifuku that are filled with smooth Hokkaido azuki (red bean paste) and wrapped in a rice flour dough.
- Common Allergens: Dairy
- May Contain Traces Of: Wheat, Eggs, Walnuts, Sesame, Soy
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Tsukimi Mikan Cream Cookie – Itogawaya (Mie)
The Tsukimi cookies are thin and have a sweet taste. They are put together with a lovely cream, making thin, crunchy cookies.
- Common Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Dairy, Soy
- May Contain Traces Of: Buckwheat, Shrimp, Crab, Peanuts, Walnut, Sesame
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Tsukimi Cookie – Fujita Confectionery (Kyoto)
Another Tsukimi decorative cookie! Similar to the other cookies, this one features the moon and rabbits.
- Common Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Egg
- May Contain Traces Of: Eggs, n/a
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Usagi Soft Chew – Ashida Confectionery (Kyoto)
Keeping with the Tsukimi theme, these two bunny treats are pretty tasty. They have a jelly-like texture and are very sweet.
- Common Allergens: Egg
- May Contain Traces Of: Sesame, Soy
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Usagi Manju – Sanwa Shoji (Ishikawa)
This dessert is another bunny-themed treat that is filled with white bean paste filling.
- Common Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Soy
- May Contain Traces Of: N/A
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Tsukimi Gokokucha – Zenyakuno (Tottori)
Each box comes with two packages of tea. This month, I received Gokokucha, which is a five-grain tea. It's made with wheat, black soybeans, barley, azuki red beans, and brown rice.
- Common Allergens: Soy
- May Contain Traces Of: Sesame
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Final Thought: This box was packed with tasty snacks! There were so many great treats that it was hard to pick my favorites. My favorites were the cheese Jari Mame and Tsukimi Mikan Cream Cookie. Use this link to get $5 off your subscription.
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