Disclosure: I received a sample box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The brief sakura (cherry blossom) season in Japan is a prime example of the concept of appreciating fleeting beauty. If cherry blossom trees bloomed year-round, they would not be nearly as cherished. Our family went to Washington D.C. a couple of years ago, and I remember being so excited that we caught some cherry blossom trees in the beginning of their bloom when I had thought we were going to be too early. They really are magnificent flowering trees, and I can see why cherry blossoms are cause for celebration each year.
Sakuraco is a subscription box that captures the beauty of sakura through Japanese snacks.
First, can we take a moment to appreciate how pretty this box is? Just looking at the outside of the box made me excited to see what was inside.
Look at all that pink! The variety of sakura goodness inside the March Sakuraco box is so much fun.
Each Sakuraco box comes with a booklet that explains what each snack is. The March edition also has beautiful photographs and descriptions of the different cherry blossom viewing locations throughout Japan. In addition, the booklet has short articles that tell the stories behind some of the artisan makers of the products that are included. The following are some of the highlights of the March Sakuraco box I received.
Sakura Candy
Look at the delightful detail of this Sakura candy. As the name implies, cherry blossom is a floral and fruity flavor that is not commonly found outside of Japan.
Anko Castella Cake
While this little cake is not sakura-flavored, the pink packaging makes it fit right in. I am a fan of red bean paste in Japanese sweets, so this was a treat!
A Lovely Assortment of Sakura Snacks
The Sakuraco box included this beautiful postcard, along with an assortment of these individually wrapped snacks. I have not tried all of them yet, but the ones that I have tasted have all been fresh and delightful.
Sakura Shiruko Biscuits
These biscuits have an interesting flavor profile. The booklet describes them as biscuit dough enriched with sakura powder and a touch of ume juice with a layer of sweet adzuki paste.
Neko Sakura Dish
I know that I overuse the word “cute” in describing products from Japan, but that is the word to describe this little dish. This bonus non-food item made the Sakuraco box feel uniquely special to me. According to the booklet, the design of this dish is a collaboration between Sakuraco, merry laugh and Bloom. I will continue to use this dish for years to come, and inspire me to recall the fleeting delights of sakura.
How To Subscribe to Sakuraco
Sakuraco offers one month, three month, six month and year-long subscriptions. A box from Sakuraco will be sure to bring joy and a taste of Japanese culture to the recipient’s doorstep!