Discover authentic flavors with Sakuraco
Enjoy new Japanese sweets, snacks & tea every month starting from $32.50 USD
With endless fields of flowers, misty lakes, fresh mountain breezes, and gentle festivals, Hokkaido’s summer is a world uniquely its own. Let’s look at explore five locations worth visiting during this time of year!
The purple sweet potato is a staple food of the Okinawan diet. It’s also known as “beni-imo”, and it contributes to one of the longest life expectancies in the world!

Kumiodori is traditional Okinawan storytelling through dance.

Considered friendly & comforting, Okinawan shisa protect people from evil spirits.

Kinako is a popular Japanese topping used to help flavor desserts and snacks.

Warabi mochi is a cool, jelly-like dessert, especially popular during Japan’s humid summer months. It is a kind of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), with a history dating back to the Heian era (794-1185).

Taste the local flavors of beni imo, shikuwasa citrus, and more in our August box.
Enjoy new Japanese sweets, snacks & tea every month starting from $32.50 USD

