Experience the festive atmosphere of Oshogatsu, or New Year's, in Japan, and savor authentic wagashi snacks.

Coming in Your Japan's New Year Traditions Box

Enjoy a soothing cup of Shizuoka Genmaicha, complemented by celebratory snacks like Daruma Senbei and Custard Taiyaki.

Delight in savory and sweet variations of mochi-themed snacks like Black Sesame Mochi, one of Japan’s most celebrated wagashi.

Explore seasonal tastes and exquisite ingredients through snacks like New Year’s Okaki, Kawara Senbei, and more.

Usher in the New Year with local Japanese wagashi that pay homage to centuries of tradition and history.

This refined blend of green tea and fragrant yuzu offers a bright, citrus-kissed aroma that lifts the tea’s rich, umami body. Smooth and refreshing, it reveals gentle astringency and a subtle zest that lingers with a clean finish.
*Package includes 7 tea bags. 

Brewing Method 
1. For one tea bag, boil 150-200 ml of water. Allow water to cool for 1 minute before pouring.
2. Steep for approximately 40 seconds, dip the tea bag 5 times, then remove.
3. For a second steep, please repeat the same steps.

Light yuzu aroma brightens rich sencha flavors, creating a smooth, refreshing infusion with subtle citrus notes and gentle astringency.

A delicate balance of lightly roasted brown rice and robust green tea leaves, this low-caffeine brew offers a toasted, nutty aroma, a vegetal flavor, and a smooth finish.

Shaped like a tai, or sea bream, fish to symbolize an auspicious celebration, this taiyaki cake has a soft, slightly chewy shell that encases a rich, velvety custard center.

This charming calendar was specially designed in collaboration with artisans from Ichikudo to comfortably fit inside a miniature Sakuraco box.  Each piece features a charming, seasonal wagashi design that covers two months of the year, with a thoughtful explanation of the wagashi written on the back.

Wheat, Eggs, Shrimp, Crab, Soy, Sesame, Katsuo (Bonito Fish Flakes)

These fried crackers are infused with the savory flavors of shrimp, crab, and nori seaweed, offering a light, golden crunch and a delightful, umami-rich taste.

Kawara are a traditional type of roof tile used on older Japanese homes. These senbei are named for their flat, rectangular shape and have been beloved for over 50 years for their simple savory-sweet flavor.

Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gelatin, Katsuo (Bonito Fish Flakes)

Shrimp, Eggs, Dairy, Chicken, Pork, Apple

Shaped like a Daruma doll, Japan’s symbol of perseverance, this senbei is brushed with a secret soy sauce glaze and lightly dusted with shichimi, offering a savory, subtly spiced bite.

Celebrate 2026 with this milk-flavored manju cake, shaped like the zodiac horse. Serving as a symbol of health and bountiful harvests, its tender, moist texture and gentle sweetness make it a delightful way to ring in the New Year.

Konpeito, traditional sugar candies, were introduced to Japan from Portugal in the 16th century. They are celebrated for their charming, star-like shapes and simple, nostalgic sweetness.

Mochi has long been a symbol of celebration during New Year’s. This version blends the tender, chewy rice cake with aromatic black sesame, offering a nutty, satisfying bite.

Note: This mochi is wrapped in a thin, edible wrapping paper.

These bite-sized cookies are lightly baked to a delicate crisp and adorned with imagery of the Seven Gods of Fortune on their packaging. Their subtly sweet flavor makes them a delightful treat.

Shiruko is a sweet red bean soup traditionally enjoyed during the New Year, symbolizing warmth and protection from evil spirits. This version blends two types of adzuki red bean powder for a rich flavor and includes two tender mochi pieces.

Shrimp, Crab, Dairy, Beef, Sesame, Salmon, Chicken, Pork, Apple

Bite into these okaki, or traditional Japanese rice crackers. They offer a delicate texture and savory flavor that comes from Japanese mayonnaise, and are individually wrapped to resemble festive New Year’s gifting envelopes.

These soft, bite-sized candies are flavored with nutty kinako, a roasted soybean powder, offering a naturally aromatic sweetness that lingers on the palate.

This confection takes its name from the Kaminarimon gate, a famous symbol of the traditional Asakusa district in Tokyo. Made from puffed rice bound with sugar, it offers a light, crisp texture and comes in delicate white sugar or rich brown sugar flavors.

Shrimp, Crab, Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Peanuts

These airy, melt-in-your-mouth mochi puffs are made from 100% domestically grown rice and infused with the nutty, subtly sweet flavor of kinako, or roasted soybean powder.

This month, savor your New Year’s holidays through a collection of authentic Japanese flavors that capture the spirit of the season.

Shichifukujin, or the Seven Gods of Fortune, are especially revered during New Year’s as figures believed to bring good fortune, happiness, and prosperity.

Mochitsuki, the tradition of pounding steamed glutinous rice into mochi, has been practiced for centuries as a cultural and community ritual.

Oshogatsu, or New Year’s, is one of the most cherished holidays in Japan. It marks not only the beginning of a new calendar year but also a time for renewal, reflection, and the strengthening of family and community bonds.

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Savor the rich, authentic flavor of matcha from Shizuoka Prefecture, a region famous for being Japan’s most abundant tea producer. Crafted by Takayanagi Seicha, a renowned tea house with over 120 years of expertise, this tin contains ten 1-gram sachets for easy portioning so you can enjoy Japanese matcha with ease.

Note: Customers will receive one of four varying tin designs.

Embrace the art of the matcha ceremony with this set, featuring a porcelain matcha bowl crafted in the Mino ware tradition by skilled Japanese artisans. Paired with a chasen, a finely carved bamboo tea whisk, this set allows you to mix matcha to a perfect froth, bringing out its vibrant flavor and creating an authentic tea-making experience with every cup.

Note: Due to kiln conditions, slight variations in matcha bowl color, size, and shape may naturally occur. *Customers will receive one of three matcha bowl designs.*

Dishwasher Safe: No, handwash only.
Matcha Bowl Size: approx. 10.5 x 7.9 cm

Gift yourself or a loved one a moment of self-care through the art of Japanese tea ceremony. This curated set blends ritual and relaxation, beginning with a 100% cotton kimono robe, crafted in Kyoto, that envelops you . A porcelain matcha bowl crafted in the Mino ware tradition along with a chasen, or traditional bamboo tea whisk, completes the authentic matcha ceremony experience.

Choose 1 of 3 sets: Red Kimono & Black Matcha Bowl; Navy Kimono & Blue Matcha Bowl, or Blue Kimono & Pink Match Bowl.

Note: Due to kiln conditions, slight variations in matcha bowl color, size, and shape may naturally occur. Kimono size: length 56 inches; waist ~44 inches

Gift yourself or a loved one a moment of self-care through the art of Japanese tea ceremony. This curated set blends ritual and relaxation, beginning with a 100% cotton kimono robe, crafted in Kyoto, that envelops you . A porcelain matcha bowl crafted in the Mino ware tradition along with a chasen, or traditional bamboo tea whisk, completes the authentic matcha ceremony experience.

Note: Due to kiln conditions, slight variations in matcha bowl color, size, and shape may naturally occur. Kimono size: length 56 inches; waist ~44 inches

Gift yourself or a loved one a moment of self-care through the art of Japanese tea ceremony. This curated set blends ritual and relaxation, beginning with a 100% cotton kimono robe, crafted in Kyoto, that envelops you . A porcelain matcha bowl crafted in the Mino ware tradition along with a chasen, or traditional bamboo tea whisk, completes the authentic matcha ceremony experience.


Choose 1 of 3 sets: Red Kimono & Black Matcha Bowl; Navy Kimono & Blue Matcha Bowl, or Blue Kimono & Pink Match Bowl.

Note: Due to kiln conditions, slight variations in matcha bowl color, size, and shape may naturally occur. Kimono size: length 56 inches; waist ~44 inches

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Shizuoka Genmaicha

Custard Taiyaki

Sakuraco Wagashi Calendar

Seafood Crackers

Kawara Senbei

Daruma Senbei

Year of the Horse Manju

Golden Konpeito

Black Sesame Mochi

Seven Lucky Gods Cookies

Shiruko

New Year's Okaki

Kinako Ame Candy

Kaminari Okoshi

Kinako Puffed Mochi

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