Sakura Treats - April 2023
Treat yourself or a loved one to the delightful flavors of spring with our Sakura Treats Japanese Snack Box. This unique box is filled with authentic Japanese snacks inspired by the beauty of cherry blossoms, perfect for anyone looking to try something new and exciting. Order now and explore the unique and delicious flavors of Japan!
Nisshin Men syokunin Syoyu from Nisshin
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, pork, chicken, soy Cooking time: 4 minutes Get ready for a flavor explosion with Nissin Men Craftsman Soy Sauce's (日清麺職人 醤油) "New Gochiso Non-Fried Noodles" that pack a punch with the taste of kelp! These whole wheat noodles have a deliciously nutty flavor, enhanced by the subtle aroma of wheat. The sharp soy sauce soup has a deep, satisfying taste of whole chicken that will have your taste buds dancing. Topped with crunchy bamboo shoots, two sheets of savory seaweed, cute flower-shaped kamaboko, and fresh green onions, this cup of noodles is a complete meal that will keep you coming back for more!
Gokuri Funwari Peach from Suntory
Allergens: peach Feeling peachy today? Me too, especially after taking a sip from this Gokuri Funwari drink. Make sure you cool it down in the fridge before drinking, and let the flavors refresh your senses! I don’t want to spoil you too much but wait for the after-taste, it’s just delicious.
Kit Kat Mini Momo from Nestle
Allergens: wheat, dairy, soy, peach Processed in a facility that also processes egg, almond, and sesame Kit Kats? Yes please. Peach flavor? Yes please. Do I need to say more?
Ace Coin Matcha Aji from Cisco
Allergens: wheat, dairy, soy Processed in a facility that also processes eggs and peanuts Coin-shaped matcha-flavored treats from Nissin, how could we resist? With a retro-looking design, this packaging depicts some woodblock printing type painting on the cover, and we do love some traditional Japanese paintings. You’ll notice that the coins have holes in them, do you know why? Turns out that back in the day, people didn’t really have purses as we use them in 2023. Instead, they had all their coins looped in a string tied to their clothing!
V Nagewa Jibun ni Katsu curry Aji/ Syori Shio- Aji from Tohato
Allergens: dairy, wheat, sesame, soy, chicken, pork Processed in a facility that also processes egg, peanuts, shrimp, and crab V for Victory with those V Nagewa (Ｖなげわ) with a crispy texture, now available with a limited edition packaging for the exam season. Yes, here in Japan it’s exam season in March, and all the students are living their most stressful month of the year. You'll get one out of 2 flavors, salt or curry! A couple of snacks are always welcome during a tough study session or in between two exams. Tohato, one of Japan’s best snack makers released this limited-edition spicy cutlet curry-flavored Nagewa, and it’s guaranteed to make you pass (win, as they say in Japan: 勝ツ) ! They are dedicated to supporting students and those who work hard, with a good luck omikuji (おみくじ) that wins more than Daikichi.
Sakura Warabi Mochi from Tsuruya seika
Warabi Mochi (わらび餅): we can’t stop drooling over them. In March, the harsh cold weather gradually eases, flowers begin to bloom, and creatures wake up in the melted snow. Tsuruya Seika released a cherry blossom series confectionery series for the occasion, and want to celebrate the arrival of Spring! It's a stunning treat with a lovely sakura flower floating inside. For your Spring box, we went for Sakura Warabi Mochi (bracken rice cake)! You can enjoy the elegant coolness from the moment you put it in your mouth. Warabi Mochi, which is mildly sweet, goes well with cherry blossom syrup. How about as a gift to give your daily gratitude to your loved ones?
Caramel Corn from Tohato
Allergens: dairy, peanuts, almond, soy Processed in a facility that also processes egg, wheat, shrimp, and crab Caramel Corn (キャラメルコーン) from Tohato (東ハト) is a classic treat here in Japan. They are delicious, soft, and crispy corn puffs that melt in your mouth. The caramel flavor is being improved year after year, and they are on an endless quest to make the perfect snack. The sweetness has been slightly reduced compared to the previous edition, in case you ever got to try that.
Sucorn Yamitsuki BBQ from Koikeya
Allergens: dairy, wheat, beef, soy, apple Processed in a facility that also processes egg, shrimp, and crab Sucorn from Koikeya (湖池屋) are super crispy and delicious snacks to have on the go. They released this unique BBQ (バーベキュー) flavor, and when we found them to be available, we went for them. They are not regular BBQ flavor, they are in fact Yamitsuki (やみつき), which means nothing less than addictive, for a good reason!
Pure Gummy from Kanro
Allergens: gelatin Puré Gummy are a really famous product series from Kanro (カンロ), and when it comes to fresh gummies, usually everyone’s go-to here in Japan. Usually, they come in one single flavor, but this time around, it’s an assortment of unique fruity treats that you’ll get: perfect to bring to a picnic, as a snack in the office, or for children on a school break! Your box will include one of 2 available flavors: grape or lemon!
Noir Soft Cookie from YBC
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, soy I know what you are thinking: they look like Oreos. They are not, but trust me, they are just as good and even more fluffy. YBC has been working on this cookie series for a while: Noir. Soft cookies with rich vanilla cream sandwiched between bittersweet cocoa cookies. They used a special grade of black cocoa and reviewed the composition to get a better appreciation of the cocoa flavors!
Ramune HI-CHEW from Morinaga
Allergens: gelatin Processed in a facility that also processes egg and dairy Ramune (ラムネ): we talked about them a lot on our blog. No need for me to go in all details here, but this is truly one of Japan’s most iconic and recognizable candies. In thise case, though, you’re not getting a ramune directly, you’re getting more: a Hi-Chew (ハイチュウ) with Shuwa Ramune flavor! Those soft candies easily create excitement in everyday life with their unique chewy texture and the sizzling feeling of ramune.
Tokukoi Milk 8.2 Chocolate from Mikakuto
Allergens: egg, dairy, soy Milk chocolate candies filled with more creamy chocolate: exquisite! All milk ingredients are made in Hokkaido, because, that’s where Japan produces all its best dairy products. More detailed information about this over on our blog. It comes with an original message card from King & Prince Takahashi Kaito (キング＆プリンス橋海人). Time to take your pen out and write a little love note: spreading love is a wonderful thing to do all year round.
Sawayaka Hakuto Pie from Sanritsu seika
Allergens: wheat, dairy, soy, peach, apple Oh My Pie! I actually can’t believe that we managed to get our hands on those! Meet your new favorite pie: accented with sweet and sour white peach jam. They are bite-sized pies topped with jam made from domestic peaches and baked in a fluffy flower shape. If you’ve never had a Japanese peach, you’re missing out. The fruit has near sacred status here, and producers are meticulous about the production process and only deliver the absolute best to resellers!
Country Maam from Fujiya
Allergens: wheat, dairy, egg, soy Japan’s best cookies: non-debatable. The cocoa flavor of "Country Ma'am" uses plenty of homemade chocolate chips and offers two exquisite textures: crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. We highly recommend you gently warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds to get them to their perfect temperature.
Elise Strawberry from Bourbon
Allergens: dairy, egg, wheat, soy Bourbon is famous, but it’s the first time for us to include this Elise Strawberry (エリーゼ いちご) treat in your box. They are western style wafers with a lot of delicious strawberry flavor inside!
Minna Daisuki Stick Jelly from Ribon
Allergens: apple Are you ready for something original? Have you ever heard of Konnyaku? If not, more on this in our blog! This treat is made with the soft texture of konjac jelly! It uses 20% apple juice and cute animals make up the cover of package to create a lively atmosphere.
Kuma no Pu-san Strawberry Choco Mashmallow from Eiwa
Allergens: dairy, soy, gelatin Processed in a facility that also processes crab We love marshmallows and including this cute Winnie the Pooh, also called Kuma no Pu-san (くまのプーさん) in Japan, was all natural! Soft and mochimochi (モチモチ), it’s a delicious marshmallow, however you prefer to eat yours!
Aka Be-gummy from Marukawa seika
The famous candy witch: Aka-be (赤ベー). Are you ready to have your tongue turn red? Take a bite.
Sumikko Gurashi Gummy from Coris
We love Sumikko Gurashi, one of Japan’s cutest character series. Here’s a gum series by Coris in partnership with the license, and it includes all the characters on the covers! Which one did you get in your box?
