
Winter Festivals in Japan You Should Experience!
Japan is no stranger to festivals, but did you know that Japan has some of the most breathtaking winter festivals? Let’s explore some of the best festivals that Japan has to offer during the cold season!

Sakuraco November 2022 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who has submitted the review! Hi Sakuraco family! Winter is really setting in at this point! How have you been greeting November thus far? I pray the holidays found you surrounded by loved ones. We’re revealing the November 2022 reviewer winners right now, please check it out! Congratulations to all the…

What is Wagyu Beef and What Makes It So Special?
Japanese Wagyu beef is world-famous, but what makes it so unique? It’s time to dive into its history and see what makes it so delicious and renowned among food enthusiasts and gourmands.

Hot Springs in Winter: The Best of Tochigi’s Onsen
Tochigi is a prefecture famous for its scenic landscape, rich agriculture, and beautiful hot springs to enjoy all year long. One of the best times to enjoy the hot springs is during the winter months!

The Best Castella Cake Flavors in Japan
Castella cakes have been in Japan since the 16th Century when Portuguese missionaries arrived in Nagasaki. The delectable sponge like cake made its way to mainland Japan, and flourished with exciting variations, flavors and shapes.

Blue Japanese Apple Jam: The Best Culinary Marvel
Even though there’s no apple tree with blue fruit, there is gorgeous blue apple jam from rustic Aomori Prefecture! A combination of Japanese apples and Thai flowers, this jam is both trendy and holistic.

Koyo Season: The Most Breathtaking Autumn
Koyo (紅葉) is Japanese for red leaves and denotes the autumn-viewing season. Many Japanese people take this time to admire the changing leaves.

The Legend of the Kyoto Moon Festival
Every year, in Kyoto, they celebrate tsukimi. Though Kyoto is very much a modern place, it has retained a great amount of its pastoral charm.

A Short Stroll Through Aichi: The Heart of Japan
Aichi is a perfect example of traditional beauty and modern technology in Japan. Let’s take a stroll the heart of Japan, to discover more.

Japanese Gardens: A Beautiful Stroll Through History
One of the best things about the fall is the ginkgo leaves in Japanese gardens and icho namiki (ginkgo avenues). We will walk you through the history of Japanese gardens and the best places for ginkgo tree viewing!

What Are the Most Profitable Japanese Products on eBay?
Which kinds of products do you think have generated the most money over the years, and what’s the most that individual items have previously sold for? Read on to discover the answers…

Traditional Japanese Foods: Autumn Edition
The hot, humid Japanese summer has finally passed by. The leaves are changing color, the breeze is getting cooler, and you want something to warm you up as you enjoy the outdoor delights that Japan has to offer in autumn.