# Celebratory Cherry Blossom Cakes The Godiva Ohanami Cake Comes in Two Flavor Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-ohanami-cake References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2019/03/14/godiva-japan-unveils-beautiful-cherry-blossom-party-cake-but-you-wont-find-it-at-fancy-store/) & [lawson.co.jp](https://www.lawson.co.jp/company/news/detail/1367366_2504.html) The [Godiva](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolixer-cherry-blossom-full-bloom) Ohanami Cakes has been created by the iconic chocolate brand in collaboration with Uchi Café to offer consumers in Japan a way to celebrate the arrival of spring. The cake has been created in two flavor options including sakura and [matcha green tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-japan-meccha-matcha), which are both crafted with premium ingredients like chocolatey cake and ganache, and various matcha sweets, respectively. The cakes are each topped with matcha powder and sakura chocolate chips that convey a textured aesthetic for consumers to appreciate before diving in with a knife or spoon. The Godiva Ohanami Cakes are only available for purchase in Japan at [Lawson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipn) convenience stores, which increases the accessibility of the cakes for consumers to appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebratory Cherry Blossom Cakes:** Opportunity for chocolate brands to collaborate with local cafes to create seasonal and culturally-relevant dessert offerings. - **Premium Flavor Options:** Potential for incorporating unique and high-quality ingredients to create distinctive cake flavors and experiences. - **Convenience Store Exclusivity:** Potential for increasing foot traffic and sales by partnering with convenience stores to offer limited-edition cakes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create innovative dessert products that cater to seasonal celebrations. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for cafes and restaurants to feature exclusive and limited-edition cakes to attract customers and enhance their dining experiences. - **Retail:** Opportunity for convenience store chains to differentiate themselves by offering unique and exclusive dessert options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Cherry Blossom Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolixer-cherry-blossom-full-bloom.md) - [Canned Chocolatier Cake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-japan-canned-cakes.md) - [Cherry Blossom Season Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-to-tenku-no-matcha-wa-chocolat-drink.md) - [Luxury Japanese Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-chocolat-daifuku.md) - [Cherry Blossom Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-lindor.md) - [Sakura Dessert Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-treat.md) - [Floral Cafe Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-cherry-blossom-collection.md) - [Springtime Chocolate Pistachio Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-sakura-kaoru-pistachio-chocolat-drink.md) - [Collaborative Chocolate Brand Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-x-godiva-donuts.md)