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Japanese Snack Boxes - Perfect as a Mother's Day Gift

Japanese Snack Boxes - Perfect as a Mother's Day Gift

By Adam Johnson May 23, 2024

Make Mother’s Day extra special this Sunday with our authentic ‘Japan gifts for her’.  Carefully curated by our team of working moms in Osaka, Sakura Box has a fantastic range...

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A Definitive Guide to the Japanese Tea Ceremony

A Definitive Guide to the Japanese Tea Ceremony

By Adam Johnson May 23, 2024

For the Japanese, the preparation of tea comes with a rich history of culture and tradition dating all the way back to AD 900.  It can take many years for...

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Sakura Blossom Season in Japan

Sakura Blossom Season in Japan

By Adam Johnson Mar 28, 2024

During springtime in Japan, the locals there celebrate the beautiful time of year with outdoor festivals and family picnics. The interesting part is that these events all have one thing...

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Top 10 Best Japanese Kit Kat Flavours, Ranked

Top 10 Best Japanese Kit Kat Flavours, Ranked

By Adam Johnson Jan 25, 2024

When it comes to experiencing Japanese candy, none are more famed and more eccentric to onlookers than the range of KitKats available. Here in Australia, Nestlé seems to have played...

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Okashi Tenjikai Exhibition

Okashi Tenjikai Exhibition

By Adam Johnson Aug 9, 2023

Sakura Box recently had the opportunity to attend the annual 'Okashi Tenjikai' (Confectionery Exhibition), held at My Dome Exhibition Center in Osaka.   The invitation only event showcases Japan's biggest confectionery...

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