We all to munch on snacks and candies binge-watching television. Sometimes we miss out on shopping these snacks during our shopping trips at the store or are unaware of a new snack or candy launched in the market. To help us get the best candy and snacks some companies have started box subscriptions to help us get irresistibly delicious and unique Japanese Treats and snacks delivered to our door.
Let’s Know about Subscription Boxes
Subscription boxes are a great way to try new things without you personally having to invest time, do any research on new products and is also cost-effective, it gives you the pleasure of using or tasting hand-picked products chosen by experts. These boxes come in different cycles and sizes according to your choosing. Subscription boxes are available in many categories like beauty, makeup, clothing, keto diet boxes and sweets, and snack boxes and many more.
Every Subscription Box service has its own category and plans. You can get your boxes every month, six months or yearly, the pricing varies accordingly and so do the number of products in the box. The one thing guaranteed is handpicked happiness delivered to your door curated according to your taste buds.
Now that we know all about subscription boxes lets have a look at 3 subscription boxes of Japanese treats so that next time when you crave a Japanese snack you don’t have to travel all the way to Japan anymore, these boxes will deliver you the best snacks and candies at your doorstep.
Here is a list of three of our picks which are Tokyo Treat, Japan Crate, and Japan Candy box. These three subscription box services vary in product content, sending cycles, value, and price.
Tokyo Treat
Box Options
Tokyo Treat has two plans to choose from Premium plan and Classic.
- The classic plan starts at $25/ month. You can choose this plan for a monthly, three month, six month or twelve months subscription which gives you free shipping worldwide. The box gives you an exclusive Streaks membership and contains 12 Full-size items which include,
- 4 popular Japanese Snacks
- 4 share packs
- 2 Dagashi
- 1 DIY Japanese candy kit
- 1 Kinosei snack
- 1 Japanese candy guide book
- A premium plan starts at $35/per month for a monthly plan you can also choose to subscribe for three months, six months plan or twelve months. You get free shipping worldwide along with exclusive Streaks membership. This box will give you 17 full-size items which include,
- 1 Japanese drink (180 -500 ml)
- 1 party pack
- 1 Anime snack
- 5 Popular Japanese snacks
- 4 share packs
- 3 Dagashi
- 1 DIY Japanese candy kit
- 1 Kinosei snack
- 1 Japanese candy guide book.
Streak Membership
Every month you get a reward for staying subscribed. With the points, you get you can exchange them for a prescribed list of items at JapanHaul. You streaks keep growing with every monthly subscription unless you skip a month it will be canceled which will make you lose all your points earned.
Pros of Tokyo Treat
You get full-sized Japanese snacks according to the plan you choose. The products in the box change monthly according to the new and seasonal snack in Japan. The box is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, sour and spicy. It’s easy to change your plan, cancel or reactivate your subscription or change your billing address at their customer portal. If your a blogger or have a YouTube channel you can receive a free box to review by contacting the customer support of Tokyo Treat. You can pay through PayPal or all major credit cards.
Cons of Tokyo Treat
In case you cancel your subscription or miss a month you end up losing all the streaks you gained. You are charged in advance for the subscription for the plan you choose. You cannot track your box once dispatched by Tokyo Treat.
Summary
- You receive the boxes according to the plans you select.
- Pricing of boxes for classic subscription is $25 to $35 for a premium subscription.
- Seasonal snacks and newly launched snacks.
- Contains 12 or 17 full-size snacks according to the plan.
- You cannot track your shipment.
Japan Crate
Box Options
Japan Crate has three subscription options to choose from.
- Their Premium crate is for $35 per month you can choose a plan for three months, six months or yearly subscription which includes free shipping worldwide. The crate includes,
- 18 to 20 full-size candies and snack items.
- 1 drink
- DIY kit
- Limited edition Bonus item.
- Magazine.
- The original crate is priced at $25 per month you can choose from three months, six months and yearly subscriptions which will include free shipping worldwide. The crate includes 10 items and DIY kit.
- A mini crate that starts at $ 12 a month you can choose for three months, six months or yearly plan. All the payments are done in advance with free shipping worldwide. The crate includes 5 items.
Pros of Japan Crate
You get full-sized mystery Japanese candies and snacks along with a Japanese drink according to the crate you choose. As its all a mystery you never know what will arrive in your box every month will keep you hooked. Free shipping worldwide with anytime online cancellation options available. You can change your renewal date to get your shipment at an earlier or later date of the month. If your a blogger or have a YouTube channel you can receive a free box to review by contacting the customer support of Japan Crate. You can pay through Pay Pal or all major credit cards.
A lucky subscriber of Japan Crate wins a Sugoi crate valued at over $500 every month. This crate includes video game consoles, oversized candies, Japanese toys/figures, electronics, plushies and much more.
Cons of Japan Crate
You cannot track your shipment. Their products do not have nutrition/ingredient labels, in case you want to check for allergies or dietary restrictions. You can’t choose just one box to try, you need to subscribe to try one box and cancel the subscription. Subscriptions are auto-renewed every month in case you forget to cancel you will be charged.
Summary
- You receive the boxes according to the plans you select.
- Pricing of boxes for mini-subscription is $12/month, Original subscription at $25/month to Premium at $35/month.
- Authentic goodies with a special bonus every month.
- Contains 5 or 20 full-size snacks according to the plan.
- You cannot track your shipment.
- Every month a lucky subscriber get a Sugoi crate worth $500.
Japan Candy Box
Japan Candy box is based out of Tokyo and believes in spreading the love for fun Japanese candy and snacks. Their boxes are filled with handpicked popular candy and snacks that the Japanese actually eat. They incorporate seasonal snacks, limited edition Japanese candy and flavors not available anywhere else. All their boxes every month have a theme from Thanksgiving feats in November and Ichigo Valentine’s Day in February the snacks and candies will be inspired by the theme of the month.
Box Options
Japan Candy box has three subscription options to choose from which contain 10 items each which are:
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- Japanese snacks
- Character snacks
- Traditional treats
- Popular snacks.
- Dagashi
- Japan exclusive candies and snacks
- Chocolate
- DIY Candy Kits
- Monthly plan at $21.90/month with free shipping worldwide. The box would include 10 items.
- Six-month plan at $20.90/month with free shipping worldwide. This box contains
- 10 fun Japanese snacks every month.
- Twelve-month plan at $19.90 with free shipping worldwide. This box contains
- 10 fun Japanese snacks every month.
Pros of Japan Candy box
It’s a perfect mix of sweet, savory, sour and spicy. Includes all the popular brands from Japan, also traditional Japanese snacks which are not found anywhere else. Ships free worldwide also provides a tracking code. If your a blogger or have a YouTube channel you can receive a free box to review by contacting the customer support of Japan Candy Box. You can pay through Pay Pal or all major credit cards.
Cons of Japan Candy box
The biggest disadvantage of Japan Candy box is that they do not mention the size of the products you are going to receive. With a little research, the size we found out is really small for all the items. You have to wait a month for your first candy box to arrive after subscription. You cannot cancel your 6 months and 12 months subscription after the first box is received.
Summary
- You receive the boxes according to the plans you select.
- Pricing of boxes for one-month subscription is $ 21.90, six months $22.90 and yearly $19.90.
- Popular and traditional treats.
- Contains 10 items in all the plans.
- You can track your shipment.
- You cannot cancel six month and yearly subscription once paid and receiving the first box.
Have you signed up for any of these subscription boxes? Do let us know which one do you prefer.
What an interesting read! Subscribed to Japanese candies&snacks box after reading this yammy post! I’m a mom of two kids… We are picky eaters, and we are fond of Japanese snacks etc.