The Sakuraco team hand-selects delicious Japanese snacks that pair perfectly with a hot drink every month. We love highlighting seasonal flavors, such as sakura, and mixing sweet and rich flavor profiles to give you a balanced and unique tasting experience.

Find out which Japanese cake you’ll get!

From fluffy Japanese cheesecake to elegant matcha-infused cakes, Japanese cakes are beloved worldwide. Typically, Japanese cakes are less sweet than Western cakes and often take inspiration from wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. Western and Japanese wagashi cakes, such as castella from Nagasaki, adopt well-balanced flavors that perfectly match local tastes.

Japanese stuffed pancakes, or imagawayaki, are a popular wagashi. The batter is poured into a special waffle mold and cooked until golden brown. Then, people usually stuff the batter with popular fillings like sweet bean paste or custard. They are known for their crispy exterior and warm, sweet filling.

Baumkuchen is a traditional German cake that resembles a tree ring. It originated in medieval Europe before German immigrants brought it to Japan in the year 1919. It is made by layering batter and cooking it on a spit, creating a tree-like ring with a crispy exterior and a soft, moist interior. The cake is then usually coated in a thin layer of chocolate or a sweet glaze.

Roll cake, also known as jyodan in Japanese, is made from a light sponge cake rolled up with various fillings such as cream, fruits, or sweet bean paste. The cake is then often decorated with a dusting of powdered sugar or a sweet glaze.  People usually enjoy this wagashi as a dessert or a special treat, and it’s especially popular during the holidays or special occasions.

Japanese castella, or kasutera, is a traditional Japanese sponge cake originally brought over by Portuguese traders in the 16th century. It is made from a simple mixture of sugar, flour, eggs, and honey. This wagashi is famous for its delicate texture and subtle sweetness. It’s also a common gift during the summer season.

Manju is a traditional wagashi from China introduced to Japan in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573). Crafted from flour, rice powder, and sweet bean paste, it’s steamed or baked into a soft, cake-like exterior. Over the centuries, manju has evolved and adapted to modern tastes; many confectioneries craft diverse flavors and shapes featuring local or seasonal ingredients.

Japanese Cakes coming to Sakuraco

Authentic Japanese cakes, like castella, roll cake, baumkuchen, and manju, may be included in your Japanese snack box. We select delicious Japanese snacks to pair with tea, sweets, and candy each month.

Japanese Cakes

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 These Hasami Ware chopstick rests feature a delicate flower shape, each one hand-painted by artisans. Crafted in Hasami, Nagasaki—renowned for over 400 years of ceramic tradition—they bring a refined, handcrafted touch to any table setting.

*Customers will receive 2 of 4 colors (navy blue, red, pink, or yellow)

This porcelain furin, Japanese wind chime, is crafted in Saga Prefecture—home to one of Japan’s oldest porcelain traditions, Arita Ware, which has been produced for over 400 years. The chime produces a bright, clear tone unique to porcelain, offering a soothing sound in summer breeze. Each piece is individually hand-painted by artisans using traditional techniques, making each furin unique.

*Customers will receive 1 of 5 varying designs.

Handcrafted in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture—a historic center of Japanese ceramics for over 400 years—this Hasami Ware teacup pair reflects the region’s enduring craftsmanship. The cups feature an intricate blue-and-white pattern traditionally associated with good fortune, while the charming red figure of an Ikkanjin—a whimsical, contemplative character often depicted in Japanese art and folklore—adds a playful contrast. 

Each piece may vary slightly, due to its handmade nature.

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Japanese Cakes

Japanese Cakes coming to Sakuraco

Japanese Waffles

Baumkuchen

Roll Cake

Castella

Manju