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Rachel and Jun are back with another home project, this time sharing a Japanese bathroom makeover that focuses on making the space more functional and organized. The setup already had the basics, but it felt a bit cramped and lacked storage. Instead of doing a full renovation, Rachel focuses on small DIY upgrades that make a big difference i...

Spring evenings in Japan have a way of slowing everything down. When the sun sets, and lanterns start to glow, the country’s famous cherry blossoms begin to feel a little different—quieter, softer, and somehow more personal. This is called yozakura, or nighttime cherry blossom viewing. It’s not as loud or energetic as the daytime crowds you’...

At Sakuraco, we love sharing stories that connect people to Japan in meaningful ways—not just through snacks, but through the voices and experiences behind its culture. Today, we’re excited to feature Takashii, (TAKASHii from Japan), a creator...

When it comes to yozakura in Japan, Nakameguro is often the first place that comes to mind. This stylish Tokyo neighborhood transforms each spring into one of the country’s most iconic spots for night cherry blossoms. Lanterns glow along the river, petals shimmer overhead, and the entire area takes on a lively, almost cinematic atmosphere af...

Niijima Yae stands among the most remarkable figures to emerge from Japan’s transition from the late Edo period to the modern Meiji era. Her life spanned a time of upheaval and reinvention, carrying her from the battlefields of a collapsing feudal order to the classrooms and hospitals of a rapidly modernizing nation. Warrior, educator, and h...