This is the UHA Mikakutō Puccho Sakuranbo, a Tōhoku-region limited flavour inspired by Yamagata Prefecture’s prominence in cherry cultivation.

Three sides of the external packaging feature illustrations referencing notable icons and cultural highlights across the Tōhoku region. These include the oni of Kitakami (Iwate Prefecture), miso ramen from Yamagata Prefecture, the Sendai Tanabata Festival (Miyagi Prefecture), the Chagu Chagu Umakko horse parade (Iwate Prefecture), and wanko soba (also Iwate Prefecture). These depictions anchor the product firmly in its regional identity.

Each piece was individually wrapped and measured approximately 2.5 × 1.5 × 0.8 cm. The candy consisted of an opaque white taffy exterior surrounding a soft pink, tangy interior, with translucent gummy fragments embedded throughout. On tasting, the taffy delivered a mellow sweetness characteristic of the pale red, blush-toned cherries cultivated in Yamagata, in contrast to the darker red cherries more commonly found in Australian markets. The outer layer offered a creamy, yoghurt-like quality—light and rounded, without overt dairy notes. The inner gummy segments provided a brighter, more vivid cherry acidity, enhancing the perception of juiciness and contributing to a layered, evolving flavour profile. The interplay between the soft chew of the taffy and the firmer bite of the gummy added both textural contrast and flavour progression, culminating in a finish notably more vibrant than the initial impression.

The cherry flavour was clean and natural, without the synthetic notes often associated with cherry-flavoured confectionery in Western markets. This made it an excellent representation of the regional fruit and a thoughtful, worthwhile souvenir from Yamagata.

This UHA Mikakutō Puccho Sakuranbo contained 50 g (10 pieces). It was produced in Japan and purchased in Yamagata, Japan in 2024.