Win an April Nourishing Essentials Care Package filled with sakura and ume flavored goodies from Kokoro Care Packages! This is a worldwide giveaway, so enter for your chance to win the delicious box for yourself.
To bring you a taste of Japanese springtime, we’re partnering with our friends at Kokoro Care Packages to give away their upcoming April Sakura & Ume Nourishing Essentials Care Package. The beautiful box features sakura and ume flavored pantry items as well as an in-depth English brochure with recipes.
The giveaway is open to Just One Cookbook readers worldwide* (over 40 countries), and three (3) lucky winners will be selected! They’ve also provided a special discount code Just One Cookbook readers. Learn more below.
Win an April Nourishing Essentials Care Package today!
The box includes the following items:
KISHU NANKO HONEY UMEBOSHI (PICKLED PLUM)
Kishu nanko ume are regarded as one of Japan’s highest-quality plum with a taste similar to apricots. These special umeboshi also include a touch of honey which provides a hint of sweetness.
SAKURA SOBA WITH SOUP
These special soba noodles have sakura leaves kneaded into the noodles and use 100 years of traditional raw soba making methods.
RED SHISO FURIKAKE (SEASONING) WITH UME VINEGAR
This springtime red shiso furikake includes domestic red shiso which is slowly marinated with fully ripened Kishu nanko ume vinegar. Perfect for your hanami (sakura viewing) bento.
SAKURA & MIXED MOUNTAIN VEGETABLES RICE SEASONING
Domestic mountain vegetables such as warabi, carrots, bunashimeji, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms are seasoned with umami-rich soy sauce, bonito and konbu (kelp).
SAKURA PEANUTS
Handmade by a local candy store founded in 1890, these springtime treats consist of peanuts wrapped in a crunchy sakura dough.
Special Discount for Just One Cookbook Readers Worldwide
Kokoro Care Packages is also offering Just One Cookbook readers a 10% discount when you order Sakura & Ume Care Package or any of their sakura and ume specialities by March 31st, 2023.
Discount Code: JOCsakura2023
They make for a perfect gift for a friend and for your hanami (sakura viewing) picnic.
Use the code at the checkout. Limited to one-time use per customer.
About Kokoro Care Packages
Kokoro (written as 心 in kanji) translates into “heart” in Japanese, yet has a much deeper meaning. It represents the “spirit”, “soul” and “emotion”, and is the foundation of each of the Kokoro Care Packages. You can read more here.
Kokoro Care Packages was founded by two female entrepreneurs, Lillian Hanako Rowlatt and Aki Sugiyama, who share their love of authentic Japanese food while supporting local Japanese farmers and producers. They offer hand-crafted Care Packages filled with artisanal Japanese foods delivered straight from Japan to your door.
How Does the Service Work?
They offer curated packages as well as single items:
- Collections Care Packages: one-time curated packages including Japanese pantry items, teas, snacks, baking, vegan, dashi and sake pairings.
- NEW Single Items: Find your favorites at their Market: “Michi no Eki”
GIVEAWAY RULES:
Please Note: Your email for the comment entry has to match with your email address in my Email Newsletter Subscription mailing list.
This giveaway contest closes on Friday, March 17th, 2023, at 12 p.m. PST and is open worldwide*.
Three (3) winners will be selected via Random.org and contacted via email, so please include a valid email address in the email address entry box (please double-check your spelling!).
The winners are required to respond within 36 hours to claim the prize.
HOW TO ENTER (CLOSED):
You can enter up to 6 tickets (max) to increase your odds of winning. Good luck!
Ticket 1 (Required): Subscribe to Kokoro Care Packages newsletter and leave a comment below.
Ticket 2 (Required): Subscribe to JOC Email Newsletter if you haven’t and leave a comment below.
Ticket 3 (Optional): Follow Kokoro Care Instagram OR like them on Facebook and leave a comment below.
Ticket 4 (Optional): Follow my Instagram and leave a separate comment below.
Ticket 5 (Optional): Like my Facebook and leave a separate comment below.
Ticket 6 (Optional): Subscribe to my Youtube channel and leave a separate comment below.
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The giveaway is now closed. The winners are:
- Huan Dinh
- J Evans
- Elisa
Congratulations! We’ll contact you soon.
