Sakuraco Review (Unboxing)

Planning to subscribe to Sakuraco? Is it really worth it? What should you expect? Here’s our Sakuraco review!

But what is Sakuraco?

Disclaimer: We’ve partnered with Sakuraco for this review. All opinions are our own.

What is Sakuraco?

Sakuraco is the brainchild of Ayumi Chikamoto, who initially started sharing Japanese snacks with the world through TokyoTreat. But with Sakuraco, she’s aiming to give us a deeper dive into the Japanese snack and afternoon tea culture.

If you’re interested in TokyoTreat, check out our TokyoTreat review.

Since 2021, Sakuraco has grown into a community of food lovers, artisans, and local makers, all passionate about sharing the authentic taste of Japan. It’s a unique concept that connects us with local Japanese makers, supporting small businesses and promoting cultural exchange.

What makes it different from other Japan snack boxes is that each box comes with authentic home goods including chopsticks, ceramics and furoshiki. (Spoiler alert! Ours came with a furoshiki.)

How does Sakuraco work?

Sakuraco is a monthly Japanese snack box experience. To get a box, you have to subscribe by choosing a plan. This can be 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months. The subscription auto-renews but you can also pause or cancel anytime you want.

Each month is a different theme so that makes something you can look forward to every month. All the snack boxes are directly shipped from Japan.

Sakuraco Review

To start with, the first thing I noticed with the Sakuraco box is how pretty the box is. It’s thick and sturdy. It’s not your average flimsy box. Plus, it’s so sturdy you could totally reuse it as a gift box.

Compared to the other snack boxes we tried, Sakuraco goes the extra mile and includes some authentic Japanese home goods too. In my box, I found this gorgeous furoshiki. It’s super pretty, and I can’t wait to use it!

Now, let’s get to the good stuff – the snacks and tea. My husband Ryk and I had a blast trying out all the different snacks, and let me tell you, they were all pretty amazing. We felt like we were having our own little tea party right at home.

I’ve got to give a shout-out to a few of the snacks that really hit the spot. The waka ayu marshmallow was like biting into a cloud, so soft and sweet. The thousand samurai procession manju was something else – rich and satisfying.

The sesame anko donuts were a perfect mix of sweet and savory, and the chigiri kusamochi had this fun, chewy texture that we couldn’t get enough of.

One thing to keep in mind is that all the snack packaging is in Japanese. We like that they include a snack menu and culture guide that tells you all about what you’re eating and the story behind it. It’s a great way to learn more about Japanese culture while you’re munching away.