“This was my first box so far I like it. I didn't like the Ajigonomi I thought it was going to be sardine flavor not actual dried sardines in it I wish there was instructions on how to prepare the tea I had to Google it . For some reason I had it in my mind you get chopsticks in every order so I was disappointed when I got the sauke cup and no chop sticks I don't drink alcohol but it was a very good box”
“A diverse selection of tasty treats, haven't had a chance to try all of them but definitely a fun and interesting selection. Really interested to see what the next box has.”
“Fast delivery and good selection of goods. I use to live in Tochigi so this made me nostalgic and miss my old home. Strawberry is a huge thing in Tochigi so I would have loved a few more strawberry goods.”
“It looks amazing! Very happy with this purchase compared to the other japanese snack boxes. These feel more traditional and comes with some cute things you can actually use! I love the teas!”
“A lot of the sweeter snacks tasted really good. My personal favorite was the strawberry flavored thing, it was SOO good. I personally didn't like the savory ones. I haven't try their tea yet but it looks good. The design on the furoshiki wrapping cloth was STUNNING! It truly is a piece of art. Overall, it was good.”
“I’ve been subscribed to Sakura co for a while now and it’s great to see the team really taking in customers feedback - their dedication is clearly reflected in the gradual improvements in the boxes each month! Always a beautiful selection of treats (although some might not suit everyone’s taste, Japanese sweets can be very sweet).
Great for sharing and learning about Japanese food, people and culture.
I would love to see more benefits for long term subscribers and perhaps another reward system other than the monthly prizes for those who aren’t active on social media?”
“Lovely authentic Japanese sweets. Every box comes with an fantastic assortment of baked goods and sweets. I recommend if you want to try new things. Great service.”
“A nice assortment of Autumn treats. However some were crushed in shipping. I like the books that explain the snacks. I also like the related notes about where the snacks are made and general information on related topics”
“Always delightful contents!
Being greeted with "Nice to meet you. Lets have Tea" is so heart warming!
I enjoyed my Ibaraki Harvest afternoon tea in the shade of my mulberry tree.
Also craving houjicha from the Kyoto Harvest moon box”
“I'm absolutely over the moon (pun intended) with this month's theme, Kyoto's moon-viewing festival! The selection of snacks was delightful, personally I loved everything that came with it, and the care that goes into the whole ensemble is just endearing. It really feels very special. I especially love the Tsukimi plate, in my opinion the most beautiful piece of dishware they have included yet.
There were slight technical shipping hiccups, but everything arrived in a timely manner and without any bigger issues!
I'm only disappointed that the box wasn't inside another cardboard box, instead just having a shipping label stuck straight onto it. I would have loved to re-use the box if it weren't for that, and another layer of protection could probably have prevented some broken cookies, too!
Overall, very happy with it!”
“Opening the first box was a holiday experience. The box itself is beautiful, and the presentation of the information booklet and the snacks and tea inside is immaculate. Everything fits so nicely.
Sorting through and reading about the snacks and tea is fun, and ingredient information is given in the booklet as well.
The saddest thing was creating a pile of snacks we could have, and a pile of snacks that we could not have. I went to the Sakuraco site to see if there was an option for a totally vegan box, but to no avail.
This box subscription was a gift to us, and we're so excited to get them for the next couple of months, but I'm really not looking forward to the same ritual of sorting out the snacks we can't have. ):
If there was an option for a totally vegan box, even if it meant repeats of snacks, I would renew this subscription for myself.”
