If you’re trying to decide between Japanese snack boxes and want to know the difference, we can help! Both TokyoTreat and Sakuraco are monthly subscription boxes featuring authentic snacks sent straight from Japan, both come with an informative booklet telling you all about the snacks inside, and both feature a unique theme every month. So where do they differ? Keeping reading and check out our video at the end!

TokyoTreat vs Sakuraco

Love is in the air this month with both boxes featuring Valentine’s Day themes! Either box would make a great gift and are packed with up to 20 Japanese snacks. There are a few key differences that set these boxes apart.

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Artisan Snacks or Pop Culture Limited Edition Snacks

TokyoTreat’s theme is “Be My Valentine” and the box features exclusive, limited edition, and seasonal snacks that are only available in Japan for a limited time. This month’s box is filled with favorite treats to celebrate Valentine’s Day like Strawberry Shortcake KitKat, Pokémon Candy Hearts, Bake Chocolate and much more. Every box we’ve gotten has had a different KitKat flavor.

Sakuraco’s theme is “Valentine’s Indulgence” and features artisan snacks that support local Japanese snack makers, like Peach Dorayaki, Chocolate Danish and Mini Heart Arare. All the snacks are chosen to pair perfectly with their Cocoa Sencha Tea, which leads us to our next difference.

Herbal Tea or a Seasonal Juice or Soda

The Sakuraco box comes with two packets of traditional Japanese tea, and this month’s the variety is Cocoa Sencha Tea. It is crafted from sencha tea leaves from Japan and cocoa husk from Costa Rica. A unique attribute of this tea is that it reduces waste by utilizing the cocoa husk, which is rarely used.

The TokyoTreat box comes with a seasonal juice or soda in small can. The February box features Sweetheart Fruit Juice, which is a mildly sweet and tangy juice.

Special Tableware or Special Ramen

The other main difference between the two is that every box of Sakuraco comes with a unique home goods item or tableware. Our February box had a pretty Kikko Plate, hand crafted by Gifu artisans.

And the TokyTreat box always has a new Ramen flavor. For February it’s Pirikara Spicy Ramen, which is a super spicy flavor!

Check out our video to see some of items mentioned:

Hopefully this post will help you make the tough decision on which Japanese snack box to go with! Both are delicious and you really can’t go wrong no matter what you choose.

Click here to check out TokyoTreat and use code SEWGEEKMAMA for $5 OFF with your first order

Click here to check out Sakuraco and use code SEWGEEKMAMA for $5 OFF with your first Sakuraco order