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These sakura-filled dewdrops are every bit as delicious as they are beautiful.

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, which pays homage to Japan’s iconic springtime flower by encasing it in a globe of jelly so transparent it looks like a beautiful oversized dewdrop!

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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.

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

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The company has actually been producing these exquisite sakura jellies for 13 years now, and the treats are so popular that last year they reached a record total of a quarter of a million sales.

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The limited-edition sweet contains a domestically produced whole salted cherry blossom in its centre, which is then encased in a faint pink jelly flavoured 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.

If you’re visiting Tokyo’s Roppongi district, a similar sakura jelly offering can be purchased at the Sun Fruits high-end fruit store, and this one comes in a gorgeous dish shaped like a delicate cherry blossom petal.

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▼ The 540 yen retail price includes the beautiful pink sakura dish to take home.

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Called the “Sakura Bavarois”, this palm-sized sweet contains a salted cherry blossom encased in a domed jelly. Sitting atop a serving of smooth, creamy bavarois, the sakura jelly is surrounded by roughly sliced pink jelly pieces which represent the fallen cherry blossom petals.

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The jelly casing creates a stunning visual effect that makes the petal inside seem much larger than it really is. The mix of tart cherry blossom flavours combines well with the creamy bavarois, creating a delicious and incredibly memorable seasonal dessert.

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Like many of the other sweet sakura offerings on sale this spring, these cherry blossom jellies are only available for a limited time so be sure to pick one up as soon as you can. Whether you’re enjoying them at home or under the trees during the hanami flower-viewing season, these sweet sakura treats will definitely be a treat to remember, even after the beautiful pink petals have fallen from the trees!

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