
Hanami Snacks: A Guide to Cherry Blossom Picnics
From sushi to dango, check out our guide to the best snacks for your own hanami party no matter where you are.

Sakuraco February 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! Now, it’s time to find out who wins the February 2022 Reviewer Contest! The winners are: Christina H Sema H Leigh-Anne M Amber S Mariela A Congratulations to all…

Soba Chronicles (Part One): Types of Soba Dishes
A traditional noodle dish from the Edo period (1603-1867), soba has quietly maintained its popularity throughout Japan’s long culinary history.

Japanese Peaches & Peach Trees: History & Varieties
Japanese peaches are unique. Peaches cultivated in Japan are sweet and juicy, their soft white flesh unparalleled for its sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Japan’s Best Sakura Spots
Curious about where to see the cherry blossoms in Japan? Check out our list of the best spots to watch the sakura bloom!

Sushi Restaurants: Four Different Types You Should Check Out
There are a lot of different places where you can eat sushi but not all of them will give you the same experience.

Sakura-Flavored Snacks To Celebrate the Spring Season
Sakura season is among us, and along with the beautifully colored blooms of the cherry blossom tree, delectable, visually appealing sakura-flavored snacks appear.

The Etiquette of How To Eat Sushi
Sushi: perhaps the most famous offering that Japan has given to the international culinary scene. But how do you eat it?

What is Japan’s White Day?-March 14th
While Valentines Day in Japan involves women given chocolates to men, White Day is when men have to return the favor. However, the secret meanings behind these sweets are entirely different! Read on to learn more about the significance of gift-giving on White Day!

Sakura Food & Drink: Japan’s Mochi Noodles & More
Not just a cultural symbol, the national flower of Japan – cherry blossom or sakura – is also skillfully used in cooking to create unique flavors and enhance the attractiveness of traditional Japanese food and drink.

Spring Awakening in Japan: Food, Fun & Festivals
Plum blossoms plus seasonal foods and sweets mark the transition into spring step by step until the cherry blossoms kick off public life.

What is Hanami? A Brief History
‘Flower viewing’ was originally reserved for a different blossom and the upper class. Nowadays, it’s enjoyed by everyone.