Sakuma drops facts for kids
Sakuma drops (サクマ(式)ドロップス, Sakuma(-shiki) Doroppusu) are a type of hard candy from Japan. These tasty candies are known for their real fruit juice flavors. They are made by the Sakuma Candy Co. in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Sakuma drops have been around for a very long time, since 1908, during Japan's Meiji period. This makes them a well-known treat across Japan.
What Are Sakuma Drops?
Sakuma drops are small, colorful candies. They come in a special 4-by-3.5 inch tin can with a pull cap. These cans are quite famous in Japan. People often collect the tins because their designs change frequently. This makes each tin a unique item!
A Sweet History
The Sakuma Candy Co. started making these drops over 100 years ago. They have been a popular candy in Japan for generations. The company has kept the traditional way of making them, using real fruit juice for the flavors. This long history makes Sakuma drops a classic Japanese candy.
Sakuma Drops in Pop Culture
Many people in the West learned about Sakuma drops from a famous 1988 anime film. The movie is called Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓, Hotaru no Haka). In the film, the candies play an important role in the story. Because of this, special tins have been released that look like the one in the movie. These tins often show a picture of Setsuko, one of the main characters.
