Springtime in Japan often evokes the image of beautiful pink sakura cherry blossoms in the minds of most. Japan has a tendency to come up with seasonal products quite literally - especially during the blossom season! That's why you can always expect to see a plethora of limited edition sakura-based goods hitting the shelves in spring.
One of 2019’s most anticipated seasonal sakura goods is the "Sakura Saku (Blooming Sakura) Do-Donut" from iconic donut chain, Mister Donut. Six different types of donuts in this assortment will be available for a limited time from the 1st of March to early April 2019.
"Sakura Saku Do-Donut" takes inspiration from the traditional Japanese confection sakuramochi, a sakura-flavored sticky rice ball dessert with red bean filling wrapped in a pickled sakura leaf. Three of the donuts available in this assortment are shaped like sakura petals and made with a special dough mixture that emulates the original dessert's springiness. Biting into a donut that doesn't just look like a sakura petal, but reminds you of a traditional Japanese snack at the same time will be an intriguing blend of taste and feel.
Old-fashioned donuts were introduced as part of Mister Donut's regular menu in 2013 and quickly became a big hit with customers. The other three treats in "Sakura Saku Do-Donut" - aptly named "Sakura-Fashioned" - are donuts made from old-fashioned donut dough thoroughly kneaded with sakura powder. If you're in the mood for a taste of early spring, you can't go wrong with any of the donuts in "Sakura Saku Do-Donut"!
******* Product Overview *******
*New* Sakura Saku Do-Donuts (All prices inclusive of tax)
Sakura Petal Donut - Sakura Flavor (129 yen)
Shaped like a sakura petal and springy like traditional sakuramochi. Coated with sakura-flavored glaze.
Sakura Petal Donut - Kinako (129 yen)
Shaped like a sakura petal and springy like traditional sakuramochi. Covered with kinako sugar.
Sakura Petal Donut - Azuki (140 yen)
Shaped like a sakura petal and springy like traditional sakuramochi. Red bean paste is sandwiched between a top and bottom layer, and the top layer is sprinkled with sugar.
Sakura-Fashioned (129 yen)
A crunchy, old-fashioned donut with a sakura flavor.
Sakura-Chocolate Fashioned (140 yen)
A crunchy, sakura-flavored, old-fashioned donut with a chocolate coating.
Sakura-Fashioned Honey (140 yen)
A crunchy, sakura-flavored, old-fashioned donut with glaze coating.
-Sales Period
March 1st, Friday to Early April (individual items will end sales in sequence)
-Where to Buy
All Mister Donut shops (with some exceptions)
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.
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