This month’s SakuraCo box shines a spotlight on the wonders of Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido. As snowflakes gently fall and winter unfurls in a delicate dance, Hokkaido transforms into a winter wonderland.
Here’s what’s included in this month’s box.
Fried Corn Snack
Crispy fried corn pieces seasoned with a hint of Japanese snow salt. This crunchy snack delivers a pleasant, savoury taste.
Chocolate Kaki no Tane
A blend of chocolate-coated kaki no tane (crescent-shaped rice crackers) and roasted peanuts for a sweet, crunchy, and satisfying bite.
Hokkaido Butter Cookie
These cookies, made with premium Hokkaido butter, boast a rich and creamy flavour. Each bite highlights the expertise of the region’s skilled farmers.
Mt. Fuji Senbei
Hand-baked rice crackers seasoned with a secret soy sauce blend and delicately dusted with sugar to mimic the snowy peak of Mt. Fuji.
Butter Senbei
Luxuriously crafted rice crackers made with Hokkaido buttermilk powder, offering a rich and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Roasted Soybean Senbei
Savory soy sauce senbei with a crunchy texture, generously kneaded with black soybeans and roasted to perfection.
Salted Edamame Arare
Crispy arare (rice crackers) kneaded with edamame, paired with salted peanuts for a light, natural, and savoury snack.
Shonzui Flower Dish
An elegant blue porcelain dish showcasing intricate patterns used traditionally in Japanese tea ceremonies. This beautiful piece is both microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Hokkaido Melon Cookie
These cookies combine the creamy richness of condensed milk with the refreshing sweetness of Hokkaido melon, offering a delicate, indulgent treat.
Hokkaido Strawberry Chocolate Cookie
A harmonious blend of Hokkaido strawberries’ refreshing sweetness and the creamy richness of condensed milk, presented as a soft, sandwich-style cookie.
Hokkaido Genmaicha
A fragrant green tea crafted with first-grade Shizuoka sencha and Hokkaido brown rice. This blend offers a nutty, invigorating cup of tea ideal for any time of day.
Hokkaido Milk Manju
Soft, delicate milk manju filled with smooth white bean paste and made with Hokkaido condensed milk, providing a gentle sweetness and a creamy, rich flavour.
Hokkaido Milk Danish
A melt-in-your-mouth danish made with rich Hokkaido milk and domestically sourced wheat. This pastry highlights the natural sweetness and creamy texture of its ingredients.
White Chocolate Raspberry Puff
A decadent treat featuring puffed corn enveloped in smooth white chocolate and topped with tart, dried raspberry crumbs for a sweet and tangy balance.
Honey Apple Mochi
A delicate mochi infused with gentle honey and apple flavours, crafted using apple powder from Hokkaido’s Nanae Town. Encased in an edible oblate wrapper, this treat showcases subtle sweetness.