
Jun’s Kitchen: Awesome Step-by-Step Taiyaki Recipe!
In this video, Jun from Jun’s Kitchen—a YouTube channel beloved for its calming, beautifully filmed cooking videos featuring traditional Japanese recipes and his cats—shares a delightful recipe for making taiyaki, the iconic fish-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean paste. T

Moonlight Sakura: How to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at Night!
Japan’s spring is a special time when cherry trees dress the landscape in soft shades of pink. Enjoy these delicate blossoms from the bright morning hours until the gentle moonlight graces the night, creating a serene and graceful scene.

Sakuraco March 2023 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who has submitted the review! Hi Sakuraco family! Get ready to jump for joy because we’ve got some incredible news to share with you! As the summer season approached, we were blown away by the sheer number of fantastic entries we received for our latest contest. We had a tough time…

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…

Sakuraco October 2022 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who has submitted the review! Hi Sakuraco family! How do you like October so far? We hope that October brings you a lot of freshness and fulfillment! To top it off, we’d like to reveal the reviewer winners for October 2022! Congratulations to all the winners! Our team will get in…

Hatsumode – A Japanese New Year Tradition
New Year’s in Japan is highly auspicious. One of the most spiritually important events is Hatsumode, the first Shinto shrine visit of the year.

Snow Monsters to Skiing, Hokkaido’s World-Famous Snow
Hokkaido is a top destination for avid skiers and snowboarders. The whole prefecture transforms into a beautiful and magical winter wonderland every year.

From Scotland to Hokkaido: The Story of Japanese Whiskey
The sudden surge in international interest in Japanese whiskey may come as a surprise, but it’s the result of many years of hard work and craftsmanship.

Hokkaido: A Seafood Lover’s Paradise
Even in Japan, a country spoiled with close access to the ocean, Hokkaido seafood is considered the premium.

Our Guide to the Sapporo Snow Festival
The visually stunning snow festival in Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo tops many bucket lists. But how did this impressive event get its start?

What is Hokkaido Butter Ramen? History & Where to Buy
Ramen is a popular Japanese culinary export, and each region has its own style. Hokkaido’s versions boast quality ingredients & rich flavors.

Hokkaido Dairy: From New Industry to Luxury Product
In Japan, Hokkaido is known for quality and delicious dairy. However, milk & beef consumption was taboo until the Meiji Era.