December 17, 2025
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Sakuraco November 2025 “Wonders of Nagano” Artisanal Japanese Snack Box Review + Coupon
Sakuraco box is an authentic Japanese subscription box that features food, sweets, and tea.
Boxes are $37.50/month, plus shipping; however, there are discounts available for longer subscriptions. Each box includes authentic home goods, such as ceramics, chopsticks & furoshiki, sourced from traditional Japanese makers.
The box shipped wrapped in white plastic, so the box was not damaged.
Sakuraco ships in a beautiful floral box.
Each box includes a 24-page Culture Guide to accompany you on an in-depth journey, featuring monthly makers, themed articles, and snack information.
First Look
There is a beautiful card with a welcome note.
There were so many snacks in the box.
Melon Hojicha (Shizioka)
This is a Japanese green tea made by roasting sencha leaves for a low-caffeine tea. This has notes of sweet melon and a toasty depth.
- Common Allergens: n/a
- May Contain Traces n/a
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Apple Pie Danish (Nagano)
This pastry is made with Nagano prefecture apple jam. It has sweet, tender fruit with a flaky crust. The dough has a long fermentation process using natural Panettone yeast.
- Common Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, soy, apple
- May Contain Traces: peanuts, almonds, squid, orange, beef, sesame, salmon, chicken, banana, peach, gelatin, pork
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Walnut Biscuit (Nagano)
These biscuits are baked to a crisp, golden-brown, and contain pieces of walnuts.
- Common Allergens: n/a
- May Contain Traces n/a
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Apple Cookie (Nagano)
These cookies capture the flavor of Nagano apples.
- Common Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, soy, apple
- May Contain Traces: Peanuts
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Mitarshi Mochitha (Nagano)
These mochi are inspired by mitarashi dango, traditional rice dumplings, glazed with sweet soy sauce. These have sweet and savory flavors.
- Common Allergens: wheat, gelatin, soy
- May Contain Traces: walnuts, egg, dairy, orange, sesame, banana, peach, apple
- Suitable for Vegetarians: no
Mochi Mugi Senbei (Tokyo)
I love all the flavors of senbei, so I was excited to get this in my box. These rice and barley crackers are brushed with a light soy sauce glaze and finished with a touch of honey and powdered miso. These have a sweet and savory flavor.
- Common Allergens: n/a
- May Contain Traces n/a
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
- Common Allergens: n/a
- May Contain Traces n/a
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Wasabi Senbei (Shizuoka)
These are crispy senbei with a wasabi flavor, with soy sauce and roasted seaweed.
- Common Allergens: n/a
- May Contain Traces n/a
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Apple Manju (Nagano)
These treats are also made with Shinshu apples, blended into a white bean paste. The paste is wrapped in a soft, tender milk bun.
- Common Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, soy, apple
- May Contain Traces walnuts
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Chestnut Pie (Nagano)
This pie is made with sweet chestnut and white bean paste. When making the pie, the dough is wrapped and rested overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Common Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, soy, chestnut
- May Contain Traces: sesame, apple, gelatin
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
- Common Allergens: n/a
- May Contain Traces n/a
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Shinshu Apple Sandwich Cookie (Nagano)
This is another apple treat. Shinshu apples are made in this cookie and are grown in Nagano. The apples are made into a cream and sandwiched between two cinnamon-scented biscuits.
- Common Allergens: What, egg, dairy, almonds, soy, apple
- May Contain Traces: peach, orange, banana
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Black Pepper Shiitake Arare (Gifu)
These treats are made with glutinous rice and coated with shiitake powder.
- Common Allergens: wheat, dairy, soy,
- May Contain Traces: Shrimp, crab, egg, peanuts, almonds, squid, cashew nuts, sesame, salmon, mackerel, chicken, pork, apple
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Saga Shippo Plate (Gifu)
This plate has a traditional shippo pattern, which is a repeating geometric motif that symbolizes harmony and endless connection. This is microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Final Thought: Sakuraco is a wonderful subscription that combines great-tasting snacks with a glimpse into parts of Japan. My favorite snacks this month were all the apple snacks. Use this link to get $5 off your subscription.
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