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Sakuraco June 2022 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who has submitted the review! Hello, Sakuraco family! How are things going for everyone these days? We certainly hope you’re all healthy and happy! It’s now time to find out who will be the winner of the June 2022 Reviewer Contest! The winners are as follows: Congratulations to all of the…

Kagami Mochi: Ringing In the New Year with Mochi
Have you ever seen the iconic image of a tangerine, two mochi cakes placed on top of one another? This is called Kagami mochi.

Mochi Foods To Fill Your Rice Cake Craving
Mochi is a special must-have dish for most of Japan’s holidays, as it is considered to be a food that brings good luck and fulfillment. However, it is not just a delicious dessert on its own, but also a source of ingredients to make other Japanese mochi foods.

An Introduction to Japanese Mythical Creatures
Japan, as a nation, has been around for a very long time, giving the country plenty of time to create fascinating myths and mythical creatures.

Historic Yokohama Foods And Drinks You Have To Try
Yokohama was one of the first ports that opened in the 1800s when Commodore Perry arrived on the shores of Japan with his ships. Since then, Yokohama has been the birthplace of a variety of delicious dishes.

Sakuraco May 2022 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted the review! Hello, Sakuraco family! How’s everyone doing these days? We certainly hope you guys are healthy and well! It is now time to announce the winners of the May 2022 Reviewer Contest. The winners are as follows: Christyl J Linda W Ling Y Kelsea A Mica B…

Foreign Firsts in Yokohama: Japanese Ice Cream, Beer & Spaghetti
Curious about the birthplace of Western culture in Japan? Learn about Yokohamawere we can see the Japanese take on ice cream, beer, and pasta.

Five Different Types of Mochi We Love For Tea Time
Mochi is one of the most popular Japanese desserts out there, and for good reason. There are many different types of mochi, and they are all delicious and unique.

6 Traditional Japanese Games: Before the Digital Age
Ever wondered what kind of games there were to play in Japan before the invent of the video game? Take a look at some traditional games like shogi, kendama, and hanafuda here!

Japanese Street Vendors: Rolling Straight Out of History
Japan is well known for preserving its traditional culture. Even today, there are some hard-working people who make a living by cooking and serving customers out of a yatai or a traditional Japanese food stall.

Japanese Oni: The Mysterious World of Japan’s Historical Devils & Demons
The Japanese oni is one of the most famous yokai (Japanese ghosts or spirits) demons in Japanese culture.

Sakuraco vs Bokksu: Which Box to Buy in May 2022?
What Japanese snack subscription service was the better buy for May 2022? Take a look and find out if Sakuraco is on top.

