Review: Sakuraco’s Autumn Moon Festival Box vs Bokksu

If you love discovering the tastes and traditions of Japan from home, Sakuraco’s Autumn Moon Festival box is a treat worth trying. Inspired by tsukimi – the Japanese tradition of moon-viewing – this limited-edition snack box celebrates autumn harvest flavours, seasonal beauty, and the rituals that surround them.

I was sent the subscription box to sample. So my three-year-old son and I opened it up and had a lovely time sampling some of the treats inside.

Funny how he won’t even consider trying broccoli or cauliflower, but he’s happy to get stuck into these Japanese sweet delicacies!

Here’s how the box stacks up against Bokksu, another popular Japanese snack subscription — including what each does well, where they differ, and which one might suit you best depending on your tastes and priorities.

Comparing the Japanese subscription boxes

Sakuraco » Autumn Moon Festival

• Theme: Celebrating tsukimi (moon viewing), autumn harvest traditions.
• Contents: A mix of sweets & savouries (cookies, senbei, daifuku, etc.), a special tea (Tsukimi Gokokucha), a tea-cup (yunomi), plus home goods and a beautifully written culture guide.
• Timing: Seasonal, with a sign-up deadline each month.
• Focus: Cultural immersion, seasonal mood, and pairing food with customs.

Bokksu

• Theme: Rotating monthly themes, often tied to Japanese regions or festivals.
• Contents: Sweet and savoury snacks curated from family-run makers, with an info booklet on ingredients, regions, and makers.
• Timing: Monthly delivery with flexible subscriptions or gift options.
• Focus: A broad survey of Japanese flavours, with less emphasis on home goods or rituals.

What’s inside the Autumn Moon Festival box?

Sakuraco’s box is carefully curated, with exclusive snacks, artisan goods, and cultural touches that turn snacking into an experience.

Sakuraco exclusives:

• Tsukimi Gokokucha (tea blend)
• Tsukimi Yunomi (ceramic tea cup)

Snacks & sweets:

• Tsukimi Cookie
• Usagi Manju
• Koshian Daifuku
• Japanese Pudding Dorayaki
• Salt Truffle & Cheese Arare
• Tsukimi Mikan Cream Cookie
• Usagi Soft Chew
• Blueberry Tart
• Cheese Jari Mame
• Sesame Senbei
• Shio Kenpi
• Usagi Pon Senbei

Culture & extras:

• A 24-page culture guide with deep dives into the festival, makers, and regional traditions.

We were big fans of the Japanese Pudding Dorayaki cakey biscuits, and the Koshian Daifuku chewy red bean paste wrapped in tender rice flour dough.

Reggie loved the Tsukiki Cookie, mainly thanks to the pretty decoration. Can’t believe each bunny is individually placed!

But, it was actually the Usagi Pon Senbei I enjoyed the most. The ‘6 soy sauces’ reminded me of Marmite – the best taste in the world! I loved how this was covered in depth in the booklet that came in the box too, apparently the popularity of this old skool snack is increasing thanks to top celebrity Takajin Yashiki praising it on TV and radio.

Why Sakuraco reigns supreme

Locally made products

Sakuraco includes non-food items like a tea-cup, cloth wrap, or chopsticks, which adds to the ritual of eating Japanese snacks. This time round it’s a yunomi tea cup – perfect for putting your snacks in to eat from and also making the box feel like a keepsake rather than just a delivery.

They use locally made goods in Japan, often crafted by artisans, which gives better flavour, presentation, and overall experience. It feels good to have a special, bespoke piece.

They include a culture guide

Sakuraco leans more heavily into the culture behind the snacks in their booklet. The culture guide is more than a leaflet – it gives background on snacks, customs, makers. If you enjoy learning while snacking, this adds value.

They’re seasonal

Sakuraco’s Autumn Moon Festival box looks like a beautifully curated package. More than just snacks, it leans into cultural experience, seasonal imagination, and presentation. The inclusion of items tied to the festival (moon, folklore, autumn) makes this more than just an assortment – it’s a richer cultural experience.

Easy to cancel

If you like trying one box but not committing long-term, Sakuraco allows cancellation but does offer auto renew.

Your Sakuraco subscription

Sakuraco’s Autumn Moon Festival box feels more like a cultural celebration than just a snack delivery. With its artisan-made goods, seasonal theme, and educational touches, it creates an experience that invites you to slow down, sip your tea, and appreciate the traditions behind each bite.

It won’t replace the thrill of wandering through a Japanese market – but as a way to bring a piece of Japan into your home, it’s thoughtful, beautifully presented, and worth trying at least once.