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Considering 347 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and authentic nature of the products, often noting that the snacks evoke memories of Japan. Many appreciate the thoughtful curation of items, which includes a diverse range of delicious treats and often unique, handcrafted goods not easily found elsewhere. The delivery service is frequently highlighted for its efficiency, with packages arriving safely and often with timely updates, even for international shipments. Reviewers also value the detailed informational booklets that accompany each box, enhancing the overall user experience by providing cultural context and descriptions of the items. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the subscription model, citing issues with unexpected automatic renewals and difficulties in canceling or pausing their subscriptions. A few people also mentioned problems with delivery times being longer than expected or packages not arriving, and in some cases, a refusal for refunds. Additionally, some reviewers noted that certain promised bonus items were not received or that the quality of some items, like those in an advent calendar, was disappointing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All these snacks were so authentic! I've been to japan multiple times before, and it always feels like opening a little box of home whenever my package arrives. The sweet potato theme in octobers box... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazingly quick service from Japan to UK, excellently packed. Really looking forward to trying the interesting curated items in this box. Some items will repeat memories from a recent Japan trip, othe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sakuraco is great! Their products are high quality and tasty. Occasionally the box taxes a while to arrive, but sometimes it arrives earlier than expected. It comes direct from Japan and has to clear... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got the box shipped to Norway without any issues. Had to pay import tax which is the only thing keeping me from getting several months subscription - not the company's fault! The box' content was ex... See more


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  1. Japanese Confectionary Shop

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Sakuraco brings you authentic, traditional, and artisan Japanese snacks every month. Get Japanese tea, sweets, and homegoodies in your Sakuraco box.


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

3K reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Awesome but expensive shipping costs for each box to germany

We love japan so the sakuraco boxes are pretty awesome but the price is expensive because of the shipping costs to Germany for each box. We would have bought the 6 or 12 month subscription but with the shipping costs on top, the boxes are too expensive for such a subscription.

January 6, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The Sakuraco January snack box

The kinako candy felt quite chalky on the tongue which absorbed the saliva and created a dry mouth.

The other items were very tasty with a variety of textures.

Its great to see traditions are being upheld, which we can all experience and expand our taste buds

Thank you.

January 10, 2026
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Reply from Sakuraco

Hi Kevin,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback with us.

We truly appreciate your feedback, as this is incredibly helpful, and we’ll be sure to share it with our team as we continue improving future selections.

We’re also really happy to hear you enjoyed the other items and the variety of textures, and that you felt the traditions behind the snacks came through.

Thank you again for your support and for sharing your thoughts with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Re: December 2025 box

I specially loved the Grilled Prawn Crackers. So bomb. Second favorite the cheese cashew nuts closely followed by the caramelo okaki and the amanatto candied beans. Everything was delicious. 10/10. Plus you her a beautiful mino ware índigo plate. 😍

December 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have really been enjoying my boxes from…

Have really been enjoying my boxes from SakuraCo because they have so many different treats to try and during the winter months it is a bright part of my day to find a snack from the box each day that will taste wonderful and different from the sweets of my country

January 8, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love and look forward to this box…

I love and look forward to this box every month. I love the look into the culture and also into the artistry and care of the products chosen. I also really enjoy all of the snacks and teas chosen. Overall just fantastic.

January 7, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

4.5 stars!

Rating it 4.5 stars because there was an issue with the delivery. Other than that, this is truly a unique gift and a wonderful way to learn about the Japanese culture. There is so much detail that was put into this box, it’s a great experience to enjoy all the goodies.

January 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Authentic and High quality

I love these Japanese snacks that teach about the origins and the culture. I like that a lot of it is traditional, but it also includes the modern types as well. It's a great way to enjoy Japanese snacks and learn new things about Japanese food and culture. Packaging and graphics are such great quality and the booklet that it comes with to explain what some of the snacks are is so exciting and fun.

January 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Haven't received anything after 2 months and 3 unauthorized additional charges to credit card

They have made three unauthorized charges to my credit card, totalling more than a month's mortgage payment. I have still not received a single thing from this company, after the 3 charges that I did not authorize. I also have not received the original box that I did actually authorize payment for (over 3 months ago!!) I had to cancel my credit card and apply for a different one in order to prevent any further fraudulent charges.

December 12, 2025
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Reply from Sakuraco

Hi Jen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate it, and we're very sorry to hear about the issue you encountered.

We just wanted to kindly clarify that Sakuraco operates as a recurring subscription service. This means that as long as your subscription remains active, the system will automatically process your payment on each renewal date.

If you need any help with managing your subscription—whether it's updating your billing details, checking your next renewal date, or canceling your plan—please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our customer support team. We’re always happy to assist you and ensure everything goes smoothly.

Thank you again for your understanding.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved the variety

Loved the variety. Everything is so unique. Being in Australia it is hard to find these here otherwise. I couldn’t find a fault. Looking forward to subscribe to this

January 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Allow people refunds if they cancel…

Allow people refunds if they cancel within minutes of renewal. No renew notifications sent, swear I canceled right after purchase to avoid this situation. Working with paypal to get this charge canceled so it doesn't pull from my bank, hopefully PayPal is helpful as the company is not. VERY DISAPPOINTING.

January 1, 2026
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Reply from Sakuraco

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate it, and we're very sorry to hear about the issue you encountered.

We just wanted to kindly clarify that Sakuraco operates as a recurring subscription service. This means that as long as your subscription remains active, the system will automatically process your payment on each renewal date.

If you need any help with managing your subscription—whether it's updating your billing details, checking your next renewal date, or canceling your plan—please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our customer support team. We’re always happy to assist you and ensure everything goes smoothly.

Thank you again for your understanding.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Great Box For Adults

Sakuraco is a consistently wonderful monthly box of treats! When our kids were still in the home we got Tokyo Treat, but now that we’re empty nesters we were delighted that we could received treats geared more toward adults! It’s something I look forward to receiving every month!

December 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderfully curated box - always a surprise!

I subscribed for a whole year and each box was such a treat for me and my family. We looked forward to receiving and opening it as a monthly surprise and enjoying the tastes of Japan from different seasons. I especially loved reading about the different types of snacks, how they are made and the heritage of the ones who produced it. Every box is nicely packed and just a beautiful sight to look forward to!

December 28, 2025
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