May 9, 2024
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Sakuraco May 2024 “Hakone Box” Artisinal Japanese Snack Box Review + Coupon
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I received this box for review.
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.
Check out the unboxing
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.
Strawberry Milk Almonds
Each package contains three almonds that are covered in strawberry powder. The combination of sweet and salty makes a great snack.
Marquetry Plate
Inspired by the craftsmanship of the art of marquetry woodwork. Marquetry woodwork comes from Halcone, centuries ago. Naturally colored wood pieces to make geometric designs.
White Miso Financier
This soft cake is made with Saikyo miso, which has a salty taste. Overall, the cake itself is sweet. I think the salt makes the cake taste even sweeter.
Peanuts Macarons
Crunchy peanuts and sugar come together in these cookies. They are a crunchy peanut butter cookie that is covered in sugar.
Yokohama Romansketch Biscuit
These cookies are cute and tasty. Each cookie has an illustration of Yokohama. There are two cookies with a sweet vanilla cream in the middle.
Yokohama Chocolate Crunch
These treats taste just like a candy bar. Dark and white chocolate are covered over savory puffs. I wish this were something I could buy locally.
Yokohama Raisin Sandwich
These sandwiches have been around since 1975. Plump raisins are soaked in brandy syrup, placed on a cream filling, and put between two buttery cookies.
Yokohama Milk Cookies
The little girl's shoes on the package and the cookies are from a Japanese nursery rhyme. The cookies are sweet with a milky flavor.
Fried Squid Senbei
I was a bit scared to try this one because I am not a fan of squid. These taste like fried wonton with a hint of seafood flavor. These were really good!
Wasabi Okaki
Each of these two little treats is crunchy and covered with soy sauce. They are also flavored with wasabi, which adds a strong spice.
Seven Flavors of Arare
This treat reminds me of a type of trail mix. The bag is filled with seaweed, green lever, and sesame, and all the pieces are coated in soy sauce. This is one of my favorite treats in the box.
Matcha Konjac Warabimochi
The treats are individually wrapped and filled with a gelatin snack. It's a weird texture but it tastes like green tea. These are fun and my boys liked trying them.
Mini Green Apple Mochi
This candy comes with a little toothpick to pick each piece up. It is green apple-flavored and has the consistency of a Starburst or soft taffy.
Hakone Story Ryokucha
The green tea leaves in this tea come from the Makinohara Plateau in Shizuoka. The beautiful package was created in collaboration between Kosendo and Sakuraco.
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 mini green apple mochi and the Yokohama chocolate crunch. Use the code ONSEN to get free gifts with a 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscription.
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