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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Sakura Jellies

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As the cherry blossoms begin to bloom around Japan, more and more sakura-themed temptations are making an appearance on store shelves around the country. One of this year’s most popular offerings is the delectable-looking sakura jelly.

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The globe of jelly is so transparent it looks like a beautiful oversized dewdrop!

These jellies were created by the oldest confectionery shop in Japan’s northern Akita Prefecture, Eitaro, which was founded all the way back in 1883.

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The jellies come in a pack of three for ¥900 (US$7.89) or a pack of nine for ¥2,460.

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The limited-edition sweet contains a domestically produced whole salted cherry blossom in its center, which is then encased in a faint pink jelly flavored with a hint of cherry liqueur.

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Available to purchase online and at department stores in Akita Prefecture and the Tokyo Metropolitan area, the blooming sakura jellies are sure to be a hit at hanami cherry blossom viewing picnics and parties around the country this season.

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