Every month, each Sakuraco box is thoughtfully curated to select wagashi that honor the traditional makers and regions behind them. Which one did you receive?
Wasabi Senbei
By Iwamoto Confectionery (Shizuoka)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Katsuo Bonito (Fish flakes)
May Contain Traces Of: Shrimp
Vegetarian Friendly: No
Savor these bold, crisp senbei that have been specially made using techniques that preserve the pungent bite of wasabi, while balancing notes of soy sauce with the fragrant aroma of roasted seaweed.
Kyoho Grape Jelly
By Hokushin Foods (Hokkaido)
Common Allergens: Apple
May Contain Traces Of: Eggs, Dairy, Orange, Kiwi, Soy, Banana, Peach, Apple, Gelatin, Sesame
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Crafted with premium grapes from Nagano Prefecture, this jelly treat highlights the cherished flavors of Japan’s renowned fruit. This variety, known as purple Kyoho or the “king of grapes,” delivers a deep flavor akin to wine.
Shine Muscat Grape Jelly
By Hokushin Foods (Hokkaido)
Common Allergens: Dairy
May Contain Traces Of: Eggs, Orange, Kiwi, Soy, Banana, Peach, Apple, Gelatin, Sesame
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Crafted with premium grapes from Nagano Prefecture, this jelly highlights the cherished flavors of Japan’s renowned fruit. This variety, called Shine Muscat, offers a refreshing sweetness and gentle tartness.
Aonori Senbei
By Honda Confectionery (Saitama)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Soy
May Contain Traces Of: Shrimp, Eggs, Dairy, Squid, Sesame, Mackerel, Chicken, Pork, Apple, Crab
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Aonori, or green laver, seaweed serves as the base flavor of these soft senbei, made using a blend of glutinous and regular rice to create a delightfully umami snack.
Apple Cookie
By Asuza Confectionery (Nagano)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Soy, Apple
May Contain Traces Of: Peanuts
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Using pure apple juice sourced from Nagano Prefecture, this crisp cookie delivers a naturally sweet, fruity flavor that celebrates the meticulous cultivation of Nagano apples.
Sweet Potato Sablé
By Tamada (Kumamoto)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Dairy, Sesame
May Contain Traces Of: Peanuts
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
This autumn-themed mix of arare, or rice crackers, combines savory soy sauce, shrimp, and seaweed flavors, with maple leaf–shaped pieces that evoke the vibrant colors of koyo.
Black Pepper Shiitake Arare
By Morihaku Confectionery (Gifu)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Soy
May Contain Traces Of: Shrimp, Crab, Eggs, Peanuts, Almonds, Squid, Cashew Nuts, Beef, Sesame, Salmon, Mackerel, Chicken, Pork, Apple
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Made from domestic glutinous rice and coated with shiitake mushroom powder, these arare have a deep, fragrant umami with a touch of black pepper for a lingering, savory finish.
Shinshu Apple Sandwich Cookie
By Shinshu Mebukidou (Nagano)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Almonds, Soy, Apple
May Contain Traces Of: Peach, Orange, Banana
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Shinshu apples, grown in Nagano and celebrated for their sweet, juicy flavor, are blended into a smooth cream filling between cinnamon-scented biscuits, with a light layer of cornflakes adding a subtle crunch to this beloved confection.
Hokkaido Baked Strawberry Chocolate
By Seikado (Hokkaido)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Soy
May Contain Traces Of: Eggs, Peanuts, Walnuts, Cashew Nuts, Banana, Apple, Sesame, Almond
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
A famous Hokkaido snack, this strawberry-flavored baked white chocolate offers a dense, fudgy texture, with rich white chocolate baked directly into the dough for a satisfyingly indulgent treat.
Walnut Biscuit
By Hidano (Nagano)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Walnuts, Soy
May Contain Traces Of: Buckwheat
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Carefully produced by kneading walnut pieces and powder into the dough, these biscuits are slowly baked to a crisp, golden-brown, bringing forward the warm, natural sweetness and flavor of walnuts.
White Chocolate Sandwich Cookie
By Sanritsu Confectionery (Shizuoka)
Common Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Soy
May Contain Traces Of: N/A
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Delicately thin and crisp langue de chat cookies sandwich a smooth, creamy white chocolate filling, offering a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite.
Cheese Cashew Nuts
By Uchiyama Tozaburou Shoten (Niigata)
Common Allergens: Cashew Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Dairy
May Contain Traces Of: Peanuts, Eggs, Shrimp, Crab, Walnuts
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Crunchy cashew nuts are encased in a generous sugar coating and finished with a savory dusting of powdered cheese, creating a rich, indulgent snack.
Sweet Potato Yokan
By Wakayama Shoten (Tochigi)
Common Allergens: N/A
May Contain Traces Of: Wheat
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
This yokan captures the gentle, naturally sweet flavor of roasted sweet potatoes, or yaki imo, a beloved seasonal Japanese treat. Crafted by a skilled confectioner in Tochigi Prefecture, they offer a silky texture that melts on the tongue.
White Chocolate Fruits: Strawberry
By Sakuraco Original (Shizuoka)
Common Allergens: Dairy, Soy
May Contain Traces Of: Shrimp, Crab, Wheat, Eggs, Peanuts, Almonds, Squid, Orange, Cashew Nuts, Kiwi, Walnuts, Sesame, Mackerel, Chicken, Banana, Pork, Peach, Yamaimo (Japanese Yam), Apple, Gelatin
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
This Sakuraco original treat allows you to enjoy both the “crispy” texture of freeze-dried fruit and the velvety mouth feel of white chocolate that has been richly soaked into the fruit.
