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Enjoy 30% Off byFood Experiences in Japan This Sakura Season

17 February 2026

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Cherry blossom season is more than a photo moment. It’s a whole mood. Parks fill up, lanterns glow, and Japan turns everyday evenings into something quietly magical.

This spring, Sim Local has partnered with byFood to help you experience Sakura in the most memorable way possible: through food.

From 16 February to 30 April, you can enjoy 30% off selected byFood experiences and restaurants as part of the Sakura campaign. Think chef led classes, hard to get reservations, and guided food experiences that fit perfectly around your sightseeing plans.

What is byFood?

byFood is a curated platform for food experiences across Japan, built for travellers who want to eat well, learn something, and book with confidence.

Here’s what makes byFood stand out:

1,500+ curated food experiences across Japan
Exclusive chef led classes and premium restaurant reservations
Multi language support and easy booking
Every booking helps provide meals to children in need

In other words, it’s the easiest way to turn “where should we eat?” into a plan you’ll still be talking about when you’re home.

What’s included in the Sakura campaign

During the Sakura campaign period, selected experiences and restaurants are 30% off.

Simple messaging to use across your trip planning:

Experience Sakura through food
Selected experiences 30% off

Why Sakura season and food are the perfect pairing

Sakura season moves fast. One day the buds appear, the next day the streets are pink, and then it’s gone. Food experiences are a brilliant way to slow it down.

Instead of rushing between spots, you can:

book a dinner that becomes the highlight of your day
learn a Japanese cooking technique you can recreate at home
try regional flavours you would never find by accident
make plans that work rain or shine

The kinds of experiences you can book

Not sure what to choose? Here are popular ways to “do Sakura” with your taste buds.

Experience type	Perfect for	Why it feels special in Sakura season
Chef led cooking class	Foodies, couples, solo travellers	You bring home a skill, not just photos
Premium restaurant reservation	First timers, special occasions	Less queueing, more unforgettable meals
Guided street food tour	Friends, weekend trips, nervous planners	Someone else finds the best bites for you
Cultural food experience	Curious travellers	Food plus stories, rituals, and local context
Regional specialities	Repeat visitors	A deeper, more local feeling trip

A simple Sakura itinerary idea (built around food)

If you want a ready made flow for a day in Japan during cherry blossom season:

Morning: coffee and a slow stroll through a park with early blooms
Midday: explore neighbourhoods, shops, museums
Late afternoon: golden hour photos, snacks, and a scenic walk
Evening: your byFood booking, the part you won’t want to end 🌸

Book like a pro: quick tips

Book ahead for popular evenings and weekends
Choose the experience that matches your pace: tours for high energy days, reservations for relaxed ones
Pick a location that fits your route so you’re not crossing the city at rush hour
Screenshot your booking details and meeting point just in case

Stay connected while you explore Japan

The best experiences are the ones that feel effortless. Having reliable data helps with everything around the booking itself: maps, translations, meeting points, confirmations, and sharing the moment. Here are our best eSIM plans for Japan:

Top Seller

Best Value

Top Seller

With a Sim Local Japan eSIM, you can stay connected from the minute you land so you can:

navigate to your restaurant or class without stress
message hosts if you’re running late
translate menus in real time
book, confirm, and check details on the go

FAQs

Q. How long is the byFood 30% off Sakura campaign running?
A. From 16 February to 30 April.

Q. What’s the offer?
A. 30% off selected byFood experiences and restaurants during the campaign period.

Q. Are the experiences tourist friendly?
A. Yes. byFood offers multi language support and a booking flow designed for travellers.

Q. What types of experiences are available?
A. Everything from chef led classes to premium restaurant reservations and guided food experiences, with options across Japan.

Q. Does booking do any good beyond my trip?
A. Yes. Every booking helps provide meals to children in need.

Make Japan unforgettable this spring with byFood & Sim Local

Cherry blossoms are fleeting. The memories do not have to be.

If you’re travelling to Japan between mid February and the end of April, this is your sign to build at least one unforgettable meal into your trip and enjoy 30% off selected byFood Sakura experiences.

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